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BRIEFS
May 4, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA Int'l makes fresh foray into Indian port market
    PSA International has made another foray into India - this time for the northern port of Kandla and via its Italian terminal venture, Voltri Terminal Europa.
  • Kuwait invites bids for US$2b mega-port project
    EYEING a slice of the expected rise in container cargo movements in the region, Kuwait is the latest country to jump on the mega-container port bandwagon with the acceptance of bids for the first phase of a US$2 billion project.
  • Liner industry expected to steam ahead
    THE liner shipping industry is on a roll. Ocean carriers are currently enjoying a boom, which started towards the end of 2002, when a shift of manufacturing to China - initially from North America and then Europe - produced double-digit growth in cargo volumes and with it, a rise in what shipping lines could charge their customers.
  • NOL box volume up 11% in four weeks to April 8
  • Greek navy probing incident on Norwegian vessel

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL MD warns of higher freight rates on the horizon
  • Kuehne + Nagel is tops in logistics: chairman
  • NYK trains Chinese cadets for life out at sea
  • Fedex says costs are pushing up freight charges in US
  • TT Club Australia agent moves to new office
  • TNT receives logistics, road haulier gongs
  • Japanese carrier ships 600-TEU of aid supplies to tsunami victims
  • Cathay Pacific freighter conversion underway
  • China Southern boosts frequency of Singapore-Guangzhou service
  • Alaska Airlines able to cut pilots wages: arbitrator

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ACL to launch PIX service
  • MPs' panel wants coastal vessels to come under tonnage tax
  • Nile Dutch Africa Line appoints Ahlers India as general agent in India
  • DGS directs PSCOs to detain only 'substantially substandard' ships
  • Burgeoning Chinese economy helps Indian shipping cos earn more
  • Efforts under way to develop modern, model port within Mormugao Port
  • VSPL registers single-day unloading record
  • Logistics providers to make inroads into the dragon's domain
  • FIF reaffirms resolve to withdraw support to A. P. Moller Group
  • Duty drawback rates to cover 2,620 products
  • A billion dollars more in forex kitty
  • Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill
  • PM constitutes Trade & Economic Relations Committee
  • SEZ units may get I-T exemption
  • Pakistan sub-committee declares Gwadar tax-free zone for 30 years

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • Lubrizol corporation posts 29% net income growth for Q1
    Lubricants additives supplier shows solid growth through the first quarter despite higher raw material costs and lower shipment volume.
  • No spill reported after detained ro-ro vessel runs aground
  • Rotterdam: Prompt enquiries carry large premium
  • PTP bunker terminal operator acquires four shipping companies
    Sumatec Resources consolidates its position in the bunker market at Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas with the acquisition of four coastal tanker operators in a move that may ward off potential competitors.
  • Fuel Cell power for ships may prove viable
    As the shipping industry faces increasingly stringent emission regulations around the world, new technology is being developed that offers huge environmental benefits. Speaking at the International Bunker Conference in Rotterdam, W'rtsil' proposed that fuel cells can become a viable power source for ships.
  • Port of Fujairah thrives on active bunkering market
    Fujairah's burgeoning bunker market attracts major companies to set up ship building and repair centre in the region.
  • Singapore: MPA confirms appointment
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore officially announced today the new Head of Marine Services Department.
  • OPEC: No immediate need to raise oil output
    OPEC president said yesterday that oil production level was already above the official quota and there was no immediate need to pump more oil.
  • Oil tanker rates likely to fall again
    Oil tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East to refineries worldwide are expected to fall again for a second week.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • Woodfield selects Network Enterprise software
  • Germany: EUR 2 billion for transport infrastructure
  • Gefco: cross-docking logistics for PSA Peugeot Citroën in Slovakia
  • Antwerp/Rotterdam: long waits for container barges
  • Lufthansa offers daily non-stop Munich-Washington flights
  • Aberdeen reports record growth in 2004
  • NOL appoints deputy president

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • ESPO: "EC could harm port investment"
  • MOL exec says shippers will pay more
  • Seatrade buys 15 reefers
  • London Club highlights access way dangers
  • BV extends Health Onboard management programme

Marine Logweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • U.S. Shipping Partners reports increased income
  • ChevronTexaco orders two LNG carriers
  • Adriatic offshore LNG terminal plans move head
  • Panama Canal gets tougher on on-deck container counts
  • Tougher maritime terror treaties on the way

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • ChevronTexaco orders LNG pair against 'planned growth'
    CHEVRONTEXACO has announced that it has ordered two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from Samsung Heavy Industries of South Korea to support the planned growth in the company's LNG business.
  • ChevronTexaco in Samsung $384m double gas carrier deal
    CHEVRONTEXACO, the second largest US oil major, yesterday confirmed it had ordered two 154,800 cu m liquefied natural gas carriers at Samsung Heavy Industries of South Korea in a deal priced by the shipyard at $384.2m.
  • Libya enters big league with Shell LNG export pact
    LIBYA's ambition to reclaim a more prominent place at the table of liquefied natural gas exporters is set to become a reality following a deal with Shell.
  • Carnival Liberty is put through its paces
    CARNIVAL Cruise Lines' new 110,000-ton Carnival Liberty is shown here in the Adriatic Sea during ongoing sea trials.
  • Scandlines acts to halt scrapping
    BALTIC ferry company Scandlines is reported to be trying to stop its two former ferries from being scrapped in India.
  • Master's mistake sets off Greek piracy alert
    A SHIP master's gaffe was responsible for triggering a hijack alert off the Peloponnese on Monday afternoon, Greece's ministry of merchant marine has said.
  • Koreans lift the lid on coatings crisis
    Korean shipbuilders have appealed for more time to consider the economic and practical implications of measures which will specify the performance standards of protective coatings for ballast tank spaces in double-hulled ships.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • California backs Baja plan
    PLANS to build a new container port on Mexico's Baja peninsula are being welcomed in Southern California by industry insiders who say there is plenty of cargo to go around
  • Nice little earner from Stelios
    EASYCRUISE will break even in three years and become profitable in five, and there are no plans at present for a second ship, says Stelios Haji-Ioannou
  • Carriers seek US relief
    THE strain on US inland transport services has spurred international carriers to seek government support, but it is unclear whether anyone is listening
  • Hapag-Lloyd trims management
  • 'Huge potential' for UK cruising
  • Hamburg box focus slammed
  • AP Moller controls 47% of Pipavav
  • Norovirus outbreak redefined
  • Spanish LNG ventures combine
  • Atlantic carriers, shippers clash
  • Boundary links to boost Hong Kong
  • One killed as ferry, launch collide

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • No illusion: LA-Long Beach all clear
  • Big box ship orders slow
  • Royster to lead Port of Baltimore
  • U.S., EU push for Doha progress
  • Panama Canal tonnage up
  • Indian port adds box terminal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • Mandelson calls for feasibility study on EU-ASEAN trade agreement
    European Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson has called for a feasibility study of an EU-Association of SouthEast Asian Nations (ASEAN) trade-agreement, stressing the EU's need to co-operate with Asia.
  • Revised MSC Capricorn service debuts
  • HMM weighs into Samudera-Evergreen service
  • Deadline nears for Australian Customs makeover
  • Cosco orders four more 10,000TEU giants
  • Railion brand rolls south into Italy
  • APMM Group increases share at Pipavav after ownership restructure
  • Oakland radiation detectors up and running
  • Dutch NVO to make Impect with 45ft multifunctional containers
  • Rotterdam accommodates largest container-vessel
  • NYK opens NYK Logistics UK organisation

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • Hess ships in first public profit
    New York-listed US Shipping Partners back in the black after previous quarter's loss.
  • Silja lines up ro-paxes
    Aker Finnyards to build duo for Finnish ferry operator modernising its fleet.
  • Bharati on the rise
    Busier Indian shipbuilder more than quadruples earnings in year to 31 March.
  • Yard deal spins cash for Cosco
    Profits soar for Singapore-listed bulk owner as it expands shipyard empire.
  • Solvang soars
    But Norwegian gas carrier owner reliant on financial items to boost profit in first quarter.
  • BC Ferries boss sued
    Canadian shipyard union chief takes David Hahn to court over verbal attacks.
  • Profits double for Q-Ship
    Doha operator on track to trounce last year's record result.
  • Expansion pays for Varun
    Indian tanker and gas carrier owner builds profit on back of bigger fleet.
  • Neglected Emma grounds
    Cargoship detained for 15 months in Canada gashes hull after breaking mooring line.
  • Humpuss bumps up profit
    Indonesian tanker owner racks up first quarter improvements in earnings and revenues.
  • Earnings surge at Evergreen
    Taiwanese liner giant sees first quarter net income jump 52% on increased demand from US market.
  • Taca plans rate rise
    Container conference announces new round of increases for westbound transatlantic cargoes.
  • Bluebridge back in the spotlight
    One person killed and another injured after ferry already under investigation collides with boat.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • MarAd opens VISA enrollment
  • After capacity cuts, rates rise on Europe/Canada route
  • COSCO orders four more 10,000-TEU ships
  • Nordana switches Spain calls
  • Hyundai jumps Far East/India services
  • Coast Guard will impose entry conditions on certain ships
  • Regional Container Lines appoints Mitsui-Soko as Japan agent
  • American Airlines joins Unisys' cargo portal
  • Delta starts daily non-stop New York/Berlin flights
  • Continental Airlines' cargo drops 4% in April
  • BNSF to acquire Core railroad line for $41.64 million
  • New USTR chief in Paris for global trade meetings
  • USDA meeting to cover proposed new import category for nursery stock
  • European port lobby proposes dropping "self-handling" proposal
  • CN doubles new Prince Rupert terminal contribution
  • Port of New York and New Jersey opens 45-foot channels
  • Delaware port signs 5-year agreement with Chilean fruit importer

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 3, 2005
  • Silja and Aker signs LoI for ropaxes
    Silja Line and Aker Finnyards have signed a Letter of Intent covering two ropax vessels. An order is worth EUR ...
  • Inadvertant distress signal from Norwegian vessel
    Norwegian cement carrier KCL "Banner" sent out a distress signal by mistake on Monday off Greece leading the Greek Coast ...
  • Passengers on forced cruise
    Twelve passengers on Smyril Line's MS 'Norr'na' were more or less forced to take an extra cruise to Shetland, the ...

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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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