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June 15, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipyard shares dip on price report
    SHARES of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co and other Asian shipbuilders slumped, after the world's largest shipbroker cut its estimate of the price of new vessels because of falling demand and lower steel costs.
  • PSA, Jurong Port volumes surge
    SINGAPORE's container terminal operators continued to turn in increasing year-to-date throughput volumes, with PSA International recording a 11.4 per cent rise in container boxes handled globally and the smaller Jurong Port showing a 58.6 per cent increase.
  • Pirates hijack tanker, surrender after six-hour standoff
    PIRATES hijacked a Malaysian-registered tanker yesterday and held the crew hostage for nearly 12 hours before surrendering to police and naval forces who laid siege on the ship, authorities said.
  • Maersk bid for Nedlloyd nets CEO Green 5.4m
  • Deal of the week
Strait Talk
  • Shipping pools under the spotlight
    UNTIL recently, the only sector of shipping that felt itself under pressure from anti-cartel regulators was liner shipping.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipyard shares dip on price report
    SHARES of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co and other Asian shipbuilders slumped, after the world's largest shipbroker cut its estimate of the price of new vessels because of falling demand and lower steel costs.
  • PSA, Jurong Port volumes surge
    SINGAPORE's container terminal operators continued to turn in increasing year-to-date throughput volumes, with PSA International recording a 11.4 per cent rise in container boxes handled globally and the smaller Jurong Port showing a 58.6 per cent increase.
  • Pirates hijack tanker, surrender after six-hour standoff
    PIRATES hijacked a Malaysian-registered tanker yesterday and held the crew hostage for nearly 12 hours before surrendering to police and naval forces who laid siege on the ship, authorities said.
  • Maersk bid for Nedlloyd nets CEO Green 5.4m
  • Deal of the week
Strait Talk
  • Shipping pools under the spotlight
    UNTIL recently, the only sector of shipping that felt itself under pressure from anti-cartel regulators was liner shipping.

Sched Netweb site
  • China agrees to EU textile curbs
  • Chinatrans' HK business grows
  • Thumbs up for HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge alignment
  • Penashin Shipping changes name of Jakarta office
  • End of EU anti-trust law won't hurt shipping lines, shippers: report
  • Jurong box throughput soars
  • Vanguard signs transport deal with TRC in NZ
  • Qatar Airways orders 80 jets at Paris Air Show
  • China Southern plans China-Peru service
  • Robert Barron appointed Kitty Hawk VP and COO

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Hamburg Sud reaffirms commitment to Indian trade
  • GE Shipping contracts to sell Aframax crude carrier
  • ITPO to target CIS, Africa, LatAm for exports
  • SSI sector exports up by 20.7 pc
  • India, Iran sign $ 20-bn LNG agreement
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on rubber from EU, Brazil
  • Dumping duty on German, Korean rubber to continue
  • KoPT to construct 2 barge jetties at Haldia Dock
  • Port workers hold demonstrations against privatisation move
  • Maersk Logistics wins Wal-Mart's award for 4th consecutive year
  • Fieo wants exemption for services availed abroad
  • Move to prevent misuse of Cenvat credit on service tax
  • PM calls for medium to long-term strategies to fortify ties with major trading partners
  • Industrial production up by 8.8 pc in April
  • SION for 12 new export items
  • 'India Initiative 2005' in warsaw from tomorrow
  • Meet to discuss 'Doing Business with Illinois' today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Eurotunnel: Jean-Louis Raymond resigns
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen launches new South Africa service
  • Nippon Cargo Airlines takes delivery of Boeing freighter
  • New Norway-Sweden road link
  • More moves for Hellmann in UK

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 14, 2005
  • IACS agrees start date for bulker, tanker common rules
  • NOL: "European planning delays causing congestion"
  • Bibby to charter dive support vessel

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 14, 2005
  • Keppel and Diamond Offshore confirm jackup contract
  • IACS sets date for Common Rules implementation

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Capital Maritime revives Greek stampede to list on Wall Street
    GREEK shipping's crush on Wall Street continues to simmer despite recent market turbulence, with the Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Maritime & Trading Corporation filing its registration for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Brussels set to drop port services Bill
    BRUSSELS is prepared to withdraw the controversial port services directive if faced with opposition from other European Union institutions, the head of the transport ministry said yesterday.
  • Coalition naval forces step up Iraq oil terminal patrols
    US-led coalition naval forces are raising their profile around Iraq's offshore crude oil export terminals after an upsurge in piracy in the northern Persian Gulf, including a recent attack on an oil tanker, the British Royal Navy confirmed yesterday.
  • Industry greets common rules accord
    SHIPPING industry leaders have welcomed the agreement between members of the International Association of Classification Societies on an implementation date for common rules for tankers and bulk carriers, writes Michael Grey.
  • Baltic honours Prescott for his role in British tonnage tax
    BRITISH deputy prime minister John Prescott has been awarded honorary life membership of the Baltic Exchange in recognition of his part in the establishment of the country's tonnage tax system.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 14, 2005
  • IACS truce secures common rules
    THE International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) avoided a split last night after its 10 members reached a compromise over how their work on developing new common rules would be paid for
  • Toll confirms Challenger charter
    TOLL Shipping today confirmed the charter of the ferry Stena Challenger (ex-pride of Cherbourg) for its Cook Strait, New Zealand, run
  • New box operator at Imbituba
    LIBRA Terminais has signed an agreement with Companhia Docas de Imbituba to operate the container facilities at Imbituba in Brazil until 2012
  • Canadian ballast rules proposed
  • Canada helps Caribbean MoU
  • Drug runners use cruise ships
  • India/Iran in $18Bn LNG deal
  • Ghana bidding concerns
  • APM hints at more terminals
  • Camillo Eitzen to raise $46M
  • Paper lockout effects begin
  • Mumbai to privatise four terminals
  • Novorossiysk battle begins

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 14, 2005
  • LA-Long Beach won't see peak repeat
    Carriers, shippers say they're better prepared than in 2004, when surging imports hurt box handling.
  • Lower RFID tag prices expected to help supply chain
  • Halifax nets Suez imports
  • Hutchison to buy Cosco shares
  • Va. chassis pool hits 100%
  • Gov't. OK for UPS Overnite buy
  • Vessel record for Panama Canal
  • New box ops GM for Houston
  • Panalpina's Davies to lead SCS

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 14, 2005
  • Asia/Europe rate failure a surprise, says line
    At least one carrier was 'surprised' by the shipping lines' collective failure to achieve the full US$250/TEU general rate increase (GRI) on the Asia/Europe trades in April.
  • Is Samskip-Geest-Seawheel a deal?
    Samskip is to make another step in the consolidation of the intra-European market, by acquiring Seawheel, to fit with its Geest North Sea Line (GNSL) business, ci-online understands.
  • Port of Halifax captures new box cargo from Asia
  • Libra Terminais to operate Imbituba terminal for seven years
  • Congestion will remain even as China's growth slows
  • Fujian Shipping to launch China/Japan/Korea service
  • Upgrade to Evergreen group CEM service underway
  • Chinese vice premier criticises US approach to textile imports
  • Security inspections exceeded expectations, says USCG
  • Heung-A to purchase two boxships
  • Inchon Container Terminal draws new carriers
  • APMM's application for China holding company underway
  • Correction: PSA orders 80 RTGs from Doosan Heavy Industries

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 14, 2005
  • NOL focuses on congestion
    Singapore owner reveals research highlighting need for better planning in development of boxship terminals.
  • Nine quit Confitarma
    Row among Italian owners leads to more resignations, including that of Pier Luigi Foschi, from industry association.
  • Formosapetro Forever sold?
    Formosa Plastics could pocket hefty $70m after VLCC rumoured bought by US buyers.
  • Atlantska banks on home comforts
    Croatian owner to receive state aid for newbuilding, which it must register and crew domestically.
  • Toll takes P&O ferry
    Australian group adds third ferry in New Zealand's Cook Strait.
  • Fiskars snips Wartsila
    Finnish scissors maker to cut dominant shareholding in top marine enginebuilder.
  • Aboitiz deal rises in value
    Stock-based purchase of five companies by Aboitiz Transport from its parent now worth $13m.
  • Old Lady gets the boot
    Excel Maritime disposes of ageing auntie ahead of special survey.
  • Kiperousa tug damaged
    Tsavliris-operated Nikolay Chiker touches bottom while attempting to salvage stranded bulker.
  • Japan threatens tax schemes
    Flag-boosting fiscal policies attacked by Japanese as 'market-distorting'.
  • Capital ideas
    Marinakis' Capital Maritime & Trading poised to be next company to US public equity market.
  • Eitzen in bond first
    Axel's Oslo listed operation prepares to tap new financial market.
  • Slobbe takes the helm
    High flying Dutchman set to be sole top level Royal P&O Nedlloyd survivor of Maersk takeover.
  • Can Gio under threat
    Vietnamese cargoship seized in Tanzania could be auctioned off in court row.
  • Greenbacks for Green
    AP Moller - Maersk confirm that P&O Nedlloyd takeover will put $10m in Philip Green's pocket.
  • Another Maltese row brewing
    Troubled Malta Shipyards is facing another headache as workers demand overtime pay.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2005
  • EC consultant findings deal new blow to carrier immunity
  • NOL says European planning process costing 540 million euros
  • BIMCO updates bunker emission clause
  • Maruba adds California/Mexico link
  • Höegh Autoliners orders four pure car truck carriers
  • Fesco raises Asia/New Zealand rates
  • American Airlines adds second nonstop Dallas/Sao Paulo flight
  • Pilot Air promotes Kelemen, appoints Duggan
  • Competition arrives in France's rail freight market
  • U.S.-Singapore FTA fails to stop illegal timber imports
  • Jurong Port container volumes soar 59%
  • Port of Houston promotes Guenther

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 14, 2005
  • Mandatory became recommendation at IMO meeting
    The IMO NAV Committee meeting last week considered a number of proposed Associated Protective Measures, (APM), to the Particularly Sensitive ...
  • OVDS to order new cruise ship
    In a few weeks time Ofoten and Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskap (OVDS) will order a new cruise ship to consolidate its position ...
  • Smyril Line in red but much better
    Smyril Line P/F, the Faroese ferry operator, came out of 2004 with red figures at the bottom line. Although ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 14, 2005
  • Freeport dry for a week following giant stem
    PDVSA Deltaven advises that key Bahamas port is currently out of avails with no replenishment stocks due for a week.
  • More transparency in fuel costs sought
    Asian Shippers' Council seeking clearer justification for freight rate increases.
  • Saudi oil minister: "Build refineries" to soothe oil markets
    As OPEC leans towards a modest quota increase, the Saudi oil minister says more refineries must be built to address the shortage in distillate supplies, which is driving oil prices.
  • BP annual review: Record energy demand growth in 2004
    Chinese energy demand was exceptional in 2004, but strong growth was a global phenomenon, according to BP, which also said supply grew to meet demand, while world oil reserves remained little changed.
  • Classification societies reach agreement on common rules
    The world's ten major classification societies have agreed on an implementation date for the introduction of so-called "common rules" for tankers and bulk carriers.
  • SMP develops new lube for use with low sulphur fuels
    Responding to the concerns of ship operators and the changes in sulphur emission control regulations, Shell Marine Products (SMP) has launched a marine lubricant designed specifically for engines burning low sulphur fuel oil.
  • ARA sharply higher after crude jump
  • Salvage tug sustains damage attempting to float grounded bulker
    A salvage tug sustained damage after it tried to recover the grounded Kiperousa, which is still carrying bunker fuel onboard.
  • US oil spill fund awaits boost
    US Senator Ted Stevens is seeking to boost the US oil spill fund and to maintain a fund balance of between $2 billion and $3 billion.
  • Malaysia's anti-piracy force to be launched in November
    The new Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) aimed at fighting piracy will be launched in November.
  • Oil prices jump $2 ahead of OPEC meeting
    Crude oil prices jumped by more than $2 in New York last night ahead of OPEC's meeting in Vienna tomorrow.
  • Distillate supply fears shake market
    Concerns refiners will be unable to meet surging global demand for distillate fuels sends oil, marine distillate prices up.

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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
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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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