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December 10, 2004
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for more help to boost strait security
    SINGAPORE's Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean said yesterday that joint patrols of the Malacca Strait with Indonesia and Malaysia were 'a good start', but that other countries could help boost security in the key shipping lane.
  • PSA gave its best shot in bid for CSX assets
    IT'S starting to look a lot like deja vu. News that global upstart Dubai Ports International has pipped PSA International and other major terminal players in the competition to buy the global network of CSX World Terminals prompted the thought: 'Another overseas expansion attempt, another failed bid.'
  • PSA November throughput rises 12%
    PSA International Ltd, operator of the world's second-busiest container port, handled 12 per cent more containers last month at its ports globally as demand for products made in Asia increased.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipowner not liable for cargo safety under charterparty
    THE House of Lords in the UK last month refused to depart from a 50-year-old decision that allows signatories to a charterparty to agree to relieve a shipowner of its obligations under the Hague Rules or Hague-Visby Rules to safely load and stow cargo.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for more help to boost strait security
    SINGAPORE's Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean said yesterday that joint patrols of the Malacca Strait with Indonesia and Malaysia were 'a good start', but that other countries could help boost security in the key shipping lane.
  • PSA gave its best shot in bid for CSX assets
    IT'S starting to look a lot like deja vu. News that global upstart Dubai Ports International has pipped PSA International and other major terminal players in the competition to buy the global network of CSX World Terminals prompted the thought: 'Another overseas expansion attempt, another failed bid.'
  • PSA November throughput rises 12%
    PSA International Ltd, operator of the world's second-busiest container port, handled 12 per cent more containers last month at its ports globally as demand for products made in Asia increased.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipowner not liable for cargo safety under charterparty
    THE House of Lords in the UK last month refused to depart from a 50-year-old decision that allows signatories to a charterparty to agree to relieve a shipowner of its obligations under the Hague Rules or Hague-Visby Rules to safely load and stow cargo.

Sched Netweb site
  • HPH may open port in Mexico
  • 11 COSCON ships gain Qualship 21
  • FPS Australia brings customs brokerage business in-house
  • MOL Logistics signs contract with Amer Sports unit
  • To remain competitive - HK must upgrade port facilities: 2020 report
  • 11-month Hactl tonnage higher than last year's total
  • Emirates signs bank loan for new plane
  • Mercury Air Group Q1 net income drops

Exim Indiaweb site
  • IRS sounds the foghorn on imminent air pollution control law
  • Stimulating start as speakers lay ground for analysis & deliberation on key policy issues
  • Bharati Shipyard IPO oversubscribed by 48 times
  • Baalu to discuss bonus issue with port labour leaders today
  • P. Tamilvanan appointed Chairman of NMPT
  • DPI to acquire CSX Corp's global terminal business
  • Acquisition of mobile harbour cranes next on PPT's agenda
  • Bangalore Air Cargo Club to host All India Golf Tournament tomorrow
  • 1st export train with 19 TEUs despatched from ICD-Nagpur to VCT
  • Transchart providing increasing cargo support to Indian shipping cos
  • EPCG scheme benefits applicable to EOUs too
  • 5 SEZ proposals being examined

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2004
  • Saudi production cut hint spurs oil, bunker rise
    Saudi minister's eleventh hour claims that 'OPEC needs to act to stabilize the market' spooks traders prior to tomorrow's Cairo meeting.
  • EMSA to charter bunker barges for spill response
    Contracts to be sought with bunker suppliers and barge operators to fit anti-pollution equipment and lease vessels during spill emergencies.
  • Possible OPEC cut behind recent fuel oil rally
    Fuel oil prices moved contrary to crude futures earlier this week, rallying on fears that OPEC is about to rein in production of heavy crude to stem price fall.
  • OPEC members split on production cut to halt crude slide
    OPEC members meeting tomorrow to discuss production levels are split over whether or not to reign in over-production.
  • Ship breaks in two off Alaska, rescue helicopter crashes
    Pollution abatement attempts continue as Coast Guard searches for missing crew members after ship breaks in two and rescue helicopter crashes.
  • Rotterdam firm ahead of Midday
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks plunge as traders clear ullage
    Fuel oil traders in Singapore reportedly discounting to clear ullage and make room for hefty arrivals towards the end of the month.
  • Collision causes huge bunker spill off southern China
    A collision between two containerships in southern China has resulted in what state television has called the worst oil spill in five years.
  • Titan signs 3 million tonne fuel oil contract
    Titan Petrochemicals Group has signed a one year renewable contract to trade and transport three million tonnes of Iranian fuel oil.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • French government to sell part of Air France-KLM stake
  • BGL modernising its website
  • Latvian fines for overloaded lorries increased tenfold
  • MOL new logistics provider for Wilson Sporting Goods
  • India hopes to join rail project with Iran and Azerbaijan
  • Dubai Ports International acquires CSX's international terminal business
  • Falchi new European Rail Infrastructure Managers EIM secretary general

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2004
  • Six missing after USCG helicopter crash
  • Pirates kidnap another master & mate
  • Frontline looks at Genmar bid
  • BOL scam hits Middle East and SE Asia
  • New Philippine shipping website
  • A Tulip by any other name

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2004
  • China Shipping sets up ship management company
  • GE seeks ABS certification for LM6000
  • DRS lands major Navy power contracts
  • USCG rescue helicopter crashes

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2004
  • WPPA Life Membership Award goes to former commissioner John Givens
  • Greenbrier now holds 100 percent of Mexican rail car facility
  • Coast Guard nabs man who fired false distress flare
  • WSF making changes to fare collection scheme
  • Federal statistics show NAFTA brings gains in surface transportation

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Dubai Ports International nabs CSX's terminals for $1.23bn
    HONG Kong, the world's largest container port, has a new operator after Dubai Ports International announced yesterday that its $1.15bn-plus bid assuming $80m of debt for CSX World Terminals has been approved.
  • Six seafarers missing after Alaska rescue helicopter crashes
    SIX seafarers were reported missing yesterday in a compound tragedy in Alaska.
  • Titan breaks into LNG market
    RAPIDLY expanding tanker owner Titan Petrochemicals is aiming for an LNG carrier fleet by 2008 as it signs a letter of intent for massive a transport contract from Iran to China.
  • General Maritime gain could net Frontline an annual $70m bounty
    Frontline could squeeze synergy benefits of up to $70m a year from a merger with General Maritime, according to Enskilda Securities, a leading Scandinavian investment bank, writes Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2004
  • New oil compensation Protocol
    AN IMO Protocol is set to enter force to provide a third tier of compensation for oil pollution from tanker spills
  • Jordan, Syria move closer
    JORDAN and Syria are planning to buy a new vessel to enhance their collaboration in the maritime sector
  • Indian oil companies consolidate
  • CalMac privatisation disrupted
  • Former employee accuses Kvaerner
  • Irish Ferries talks continuing
  • Concor increase number of rakes
  • Forwarders put their foot down
  • Six crew missing in rescue drama
  • China top for Australian iron ore
  • Posco lands second mega ore deal
  • Cebu fights 'illegal' fees

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2004
  • Dubai Ports to buy CSX terminals
    Bid of $1.15 billion vaults small operator onto world stage, beating out leading container port operators, Hutchison Whampoa and PSA International.
  • FDA imposes record-keeping rules
    Businesses involved with foreign or domestic food-supply chains will be required to keep and maintain records of food shipments.
  • "Seismic" change coming, says Horizon's Raymond
  • ILA maintenance talks continue
  • WCO announces plan for international cargo security
  • Apparel, footwear importers reject China safeguards
  • U.S. NAFTA surface trade rising
  • U.S., Jordan sign customs agreement
  • Hamburg Süd christens new box ship
  • China battles oil spill after ships collide
  • Port security remains weak, Canadian Senate says
  • French to sell Air France-KLM stake

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2004
  • Long term effects of DPI's HK scoop as yet uncertain
    All eyes are on the, as yet unsigned, PSA purchase of a 57% stake in Asia Container Terminals (ACT) following Dubai Ports International's (DPI) scoop of CSX World Terminals (CSXWT).
  • Russian Rail proposal could reverse Russian ports policy
    Russian Rail's (RZhD) proposal to increase rail-tariffs to Russian ports while freezing land-crossing tariffs, from 2005, is the reversal of a two-year policy to redirect cargo to Russian ports.
  • Shippers urge collaboration on China's rail development
  • Carriers and exporters have high expectations of textile and clothing agreement
  • Up-to-panamax orders to rise next year, says Samsung Heavy Industries
  • FMC to meet over proposed new NVOCC rules
  • US Customs claims coup at World Customs Organization
  • JR Shipping bags two more Baltic box-feeders

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2004
  • IMC bulker breaks up
    The search is on for missing crew and rescuers after a panamax broke in two off Alaska.
  • Sammy's swap shop
    Huge insider deal sees 12 Ofer newbuildings transferred to Zim Israel Navigation at cost of $820m.
  • Bryggen banking on profit
    Bergen-based tanker operator expects to double pre-tax earnings in 2004.
  • Attica revs up new ro-ros
    Greek ferry owner strikes deal with Porsche supplier for Germany to Finland route.
  • Strike resolution begins
    Irish Ferries and union start talking over walk-out ' but not to each other.
  • Investors queue at Indian yard
    Bharati Shipyard stock exchange floatation is 78 times oversubscribed.
  • Barber gets new head
    Barber is poaching the head of V Ships Norge to replace managing director Svein Sorlie.
  • Dollar drains Uljanik profit
    Croatian shipbuilder says earnings eroded by weaker US currency this year.
  • US military taps Inchcape
    Simon Morse's Inchcape has won a $34m US West Coast agency contract from the US military.
  • CSG aims for V.Ships
    China Shipping Group's new merged shipmanagement interests target world domination.
  • Thoen focusing on car carriers
    Aage Thoen needs to concentrate on another shipping sector after leaving Star Reefers.
  • Boxships clash off China
    Reports of 450 tonne oil spill off Pearl River after Hyundai Advance and MSC Ilona collide.
  • Tsakos picking up TEN
    Tsakos family insiders are continuing their drive to accumulate stock.
  • Thoen leaves Star board
    Former boss of Norwegian reefer owner scales back involvement once again.
  • Hong Kong holds baker's dozen
    Thirteen fall foul of port state control in China's Special Administrative Region.
  • Titan targets LNG
    Expanding Singapore-based tanker owner looking at establishing gas carrier fleet by 2008.
  • Dubai wins CSX assets
    Dubai Ports International beats off competition to land CSX World Terminals for $1.15bn

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2004
  • Frontline may swoop on General Maritime with $1.8 billion bid
  • OMI raises $250 million, buys back own stock
  • Hamburg Sud names third 5,552-TEU ship
  • Cargolux Airlines, Sita form IT joint venture
  • U.S., Jordan sign customs cooperation agreement
  • Intelligence reform bill passes Senate
  • ITC investigates trade barriers under AGOA
  • U.S. produce lobbies: Specialty crop legislation promotes exports
  • Subway selects Vanguard to help move into Chile
  • Kenco makes Smith COO
  • CSX sells port arm to Dubai Ports for $1.15 billion
  • Thamesport lengthens container cranes to cope with big ships
  • Georgia Ports agrees to test programs

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2004
  • Norway's Maritime Forum concerned for seafarers future
    Maritimt Forum has expressed concern for the future of Norwegian seamen as a result of the winding up of net ...
  • Denmark and Norway in top of flag state performance ranking
    Denmark, Norway, Germany and Isle of Man got no penalty points in the revised flag state performance ranking published by ...
  • Third 4-Runner Mk II to Transfennica
    Stena RoRo has chartered the "Stena Foreteller" to Transfennica, which now employs all three Stena 4-Runner Mk II sister ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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