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December 14, 2004
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • W Australia plans naval shipbuilding hub
    THE Western Australian Government has pledged A$65 million to build a 'world-class defence shipbuilding hub' at the Australian Marine Complex near Henderson - the area which houses Australia's most concentrated shipbuilding strip.
  • Port of Dubai joins US cargo security programme
    THE United Arab Emirates is the first country in the Middle East to participate in a US programme intended to safeguard sea cargo from terrorists, US Customs officials said on Sunday.
  • Philippine port operator gets Austrian loan
    TWO Austrian banks had extended a combined US$36 million term loan to a Philippine container port operator to bankroll the expansion of its terminal in Gdynia, Poland.
  • Fuel hold on wrecked ship breached
  • Osaka Gas orders 2 LNG tankers from Kawasaki

Sched Netweb site
  • China 3PLs face difficult road to success
  • MOL Logistics enhances network in China
  • New Trans Siberian rail service started by Maersk
  • Swift Freight opens branch in Mumbai, India
  • HK throughput grows during third quarter
  • Lianyungang handles record 40 m tons of cargo through November
  • AA boss: all will be done to maintain HK's top aviation position
  • HK air cargo volumes in November rise 11.3 per cent
  • Lufthansa Cargo delivers giant Chritmas tree to Dubai

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Exmar offers new LNG shipping system
  • Stellar Logistics ships 1st consol container to UK
  • Norasia announces new service linking ports in China with Europe
  • RCL embarks on major fllet expansion
  • China to build 18 box stations
  • Rickmers carries Aquarius jetfoils to China
  • NOL handles 20 pc more boxes
  • ...sells stake in Lorenzo shipping
  • UASC aims for record profits
  • "K" Line to close down European arm
  • PSA wins two awards
  • Indo-British trade to touch $ 12 bn in 2004-05'UK official
  • IT exports set to cross $ 16 bn in 2004-05
  • Rail link to Hazira port part of NRVY, explains Minister
  • Port Community EDI Update
  • Vizag Port remains numero uno in cargo handling during April-Nov.
  • Gateway Distriparks to enter capital market
  • Forex reserves swelling: A rise of over $ 1 billion per week
  • Draft Bill offers several concessions to SEZ units
  • Finance Ministry drawing up list of steps vital to cut export transaction costs
  • Business is buzzing'it figures in bank credit too
  • Target for fiscal 2005-06 set at $ 88 bn
  • Bangladesh open to gas pipeline project pact
  • UAE trade fair to open tomorrow
  • Czech Minister to speak at WTC today
  • Ex-naval ratings can obtain CDC to join merchant navy
  • BCHAA concludes 4-day Training Programme

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Algeciras seeks 'special status' to maintain competitiveness
    Government needs to take account of port's close proximity to competing ports in bunkering and shipping sectors when assigning nationwide tariffs and duties, says port authority.
  • PDVSA Deltaven resumes lubricant sales to Curacao
  • Alaska: Engine failure behind huge bunker spill
    MAN B&W slow speed engine failure blamed for bulker break-up as 'thousands of gallons' of reported 1,665 mt of IFO bunker fuel spill from split vessel.
  • Singapore: CAO fallout puts strain on oil traders
    Fuel oil traders complain of tightening credit limits as risk control swings into the spotlight in the wake of the collapse of Singapore-based China Aviation Oil.
  • World Fuel Services poised to enter Fortune 500
    WFS is set to enter next year's Fortune 500 as the company doubles its annual sales volume.
  • Rotterdam soft with Friday's crude plunge
  • Greek clampdown on short supply and contamination
    The Greek government has said it will introduce legislation to close down companies found to short supply or sell adulterated fuels although bunker players say the legislation does not affect the marine fuels market.
  • Crewman missing after bunker vessel catches fire
    Ten crewman rescued, one still missing after fuelling vessel catches fire.

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Carrier Logistics launches web forum for LTL carriers
  • Jordan: first phase of free trade zone to open in January 2005
  • Geis establishes presence in Slovakia
  • Bahrain: new causeway opened
  • Cargolux: no CRI number for Nigerian shipments
  • Panama Canal Authority to change containership tolls
  • Active Airline Representatives relocates

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Selendang Ayu salvage effort underway
  • Kawasaki to build new design LNG ship
  • Aker builds 6 product-tankers for Marlow operation
  • NoE raises premiums
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen boost
  • MOL's new India service
  • Hamworthy wins LNG newbuilding orders

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • ABS to class Independence Hub semi
  • Kawasaki to build new design LNG carrier
  • OSG to buy Stelmar in $1.3 billion deal
  • Aker Brevik to build six products tankers

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Bellingham Port Commission moving ahead with GP land deal
  • U.S. Customs adds Dubai to list of CSI members
  • Northwest offering sale fares in wake of new flights from Portland
  • President Bush taps Creel for third term on FMC
  • Keel laying ceremony held for new CROWN PRINCESS

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Salvage team board IMC bulker
    IMPROVING weather conditions on Sunday allowed a salvage team to get onto the stern half of the wrecked bulk carrier Selendang Ayu grounded off Alaska.
  • Cracked cylinder liner behind Alaska tragedy
    A CRACKED cylinder liner began the tragic train of events that led to the loss of the IMC bulker Selendang Ayu off Alaska and six seafarers dying in a daring rescue operation, Lloyd's List can reveal.
  • IMC's Tsao offers support
    THE six missing seafarers from the Selendang Ayu are presumed dead after a search operation was called off.
  • 'Copter crash left crew to freezing fate
    DETAILS of the fatal helicopter crash that claimed the lives of six Selendang Ayu seafarers suggest a final, chaotic period when seafarers not dressed for surviving in frigid water were thrown to the mercy of a squally, unforgiving sea, writes Rajesh Joshi.
  • OSG's Stelmar deal creates tanker giant
    A new colossus is set to bestride the tanker industry following Overseas Shipholding Group's $843m agreed acquisition of Stelmar Shipping.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Iranian lines set for privatisation
    IRAN is to privatise two of its largest state-owned shipping lines by floating the majority of their shares on the Tehran Stock Exchange early next year
  • Brittany launches fast ferry
    BRITTANY Ferries is to follow P&O Ferries by operating a fast ferry on the Portsmouth/Caen and Portsmouth/Cherbourg routes
  • P&I club raises premiums
  • Gwadar first phase completed
  • Bulker still aground in Columbia
  • Haji-Ioannou positive on OSG
  • Berth work in Brazil
  • WWL upgrades ro-ro schedule
  • Stelmar board accepts OSG bid
  • Viking takes axe to dividends
  • Alstom's five-year shipyard plan
  • Kuwaitis confident on Umm Qasr

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • China sets textile export tariffs
    Move aimed at protecting high value products from potential U.S. curbs after quotas expire Jan. 1.
  • Report criticizes TSA on ID card plan
    Government Accountability Office says Transportation Security Administration has failied to set up project plan for transport workers identification card.
  • Ports: We're "cast adrfit" by feds
  • TACA cuts fuel fee
  • EU approves UPS takeover of Menlo forwarding
  • Salvors board wrecked freighter
  • Seaway sets closing
  • Dubai to join CSI
  • Lufthansa pumped by Americas
  • Atlas Air gets $60M credit line
  • IES partners with One-See
  • NY-NJ PA approves budget

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Massive overhaul for MSC in ANZ
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) will substantially re-organise several Australasian services to significantly improve space and service levels for Australian and New Zealand shippers.
  • Further growth on the cards for CSXWT buyer Dubai Ports
    Dubai Ports International (DPI) MD Mohammed Sharaf has revealed DPI was involved in the bidding for CSX World Terminals (CSXWT) from the beginning, following an official invite from CSXWT's bankers, Citibank.
  • US$600m Panama transhipment facility could provide 50% volume-boost
  • WTO membership adds complexity to China's THC issue
  • CMA CGM to invest in Belem, Brazil
  • PONL launches super-post-panamax vessel into Asia-Europe trade
  • MOL Logistics operates bonded truck service in Waigaoqiao
  • Suzhou not threatened by Shanghai competition
  • Tom Boardley to join NYK Line Europe
  • Spring dredge for Lower Columbia River
  • Shipping Corporation of India makes record profit
  • India multimodal Act will include penalties, warns Ministry

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Frontline speaks
    Company cuts back to 4.3% stake in Genmar, says New York owner 'refused' its offer to start talks.
  • OSG builds products platform
    Boss Morten Arntzen says Stelmar deal fulfils strategic objectives in clean tanker markets.
  • Tax break helped OSG afford buy
    Arntzen praises Stelmar technical prowess but makes no promises on senior managers' jobs.
  • IMC abandons hope
    Shipowner accepts six missing crew members of the Selendang Ayu must now be dead.
  • Stelios "vindicated"
    Serial entrepreneur unsurprisingly delighted that OSG deal proved Stelmar was worth much more than previous bidders offered.
  • Golden Ocean bulks up
    Bulker stocklisting project Golden Ocean is still hoovering the panamax market.
  • Danes taking Lithuanians to EC
    The privatisation battle over Lithuanian Shipping Co (LSC) could have its last day in court next week.
  • Marlow signs for six
    Aker Yards' Braila yard in Romania to build products tankers for Cyprus-based owner.
  • OSG steals Stelmar
    US owner beats Greeks to NYSE-listed Athens tanker company in a deal worth $140m more than failed Fortress bid.
  • Hamworthy hits Korean jackpot
    Three yards order UK company's reliquefaction systems for LNG carriers.
  • Van-Clipper wastes no time
    Joint venture between Fred Cheng and Danish shipowner buys third VLCC.
  • KHI seals LNG order pair
    Osaka Gas, NYK and K Line order two 153,000-cbm gas carriers with stretched containment tanks.
  • Damen wants more
    Ukrainian yard trying to up price Ukrrichflot will pay for six dry cargoships.
  • China seizes HMM boxship
    Authorities impound Hyundai Advance over oil spill after it leaves Hong Kong 'without permission'.
  • Around the world every 10 days
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen is tightening up and tonnaging up its round-the-world ro-ro service.
  • Orders up 50% at Wartsila
    LNG carrier and cruise orders help lift order tally at Finnish engine builder in past two months.
  • BP tanker aground
    No pollution reported after products carrier stranded in Marmara Sea
  • TOP treatment
    Greece's Top Tankers is rewarding shareholders with first dividend as advertised.
  • Forth links with Containerships
    UK ports operator and Finnish line cooperate on Baltic terminals joint venture.
  • Focus switches to cleanup
    US Coast Guard deploying assets to contain oil spill from stricken panamax Selendang Ayu.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Europe/West Coast South America lines raise Panama Canal surcharge
  • TACA reduces bunker adjustment factor
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen raises frequency of round-the-world link
  • Horizon Lines increases Alaska rates
  • Davis starts second term as MEBA president
  • Report: U.S. air freight market to recover in 2005
  • U.S., U.K. cooperate on security technology, push for standards
  • ITC rules Chinese bedroom furniture imports hurt U.S. producers
  • U.S. allows duty-free Egyptian imports with Israeli inputs
  • ITC commissioners begin new terms
  • COSCO Logistics wins Three Gorges dam contract
  • Dubai becomes first Middle East port in CSI
  • Hong Kong's box throughput up 9% in third quarter
  • Columbia River will be deepened next spring

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2004
  • Breakers pay for derelict ships far from yard
    The strong demand for scrap metal tempts breakers to buy really bad vessels around the world. The latest example is ...
  • Panmax bulk carrier grounded in Great Belt
    A Greek solution has been worked out to salvage the panmax bulk carrier "Mastrogiorgis", which grounded last Thursday in Great ...
  • Aker Brevik book six product tankers
    Aker Brevik has secured a contract to build six 15,000 DWT epoxy coated, A1 ice classed product tankers for Cypriotic ...

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