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May 17, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Nymex, LCH boost freight futures trade
    THE freight futures market for seaborne commodities is finally coming of age as big clearing houses enter the fray, opening up new channels for growth in an already booming market.
  • Oil tanker industry sees more M&A in pipeline
    EXPECT more mergers and acquisitions in the oil-tanker industry, where shares of companies such as Overseas Shipholding Group and Frontline are regarded as undervalued, tanker company executives said at a Bear, Stearns & Co Inc conference.
  • PIL to start new China-S America service with MOL
    TAPPING China's ever-expanding export growth, Singapore-based Pacific International Lines has announced a new container service between China and South America.
  • MISC's profit triples to RM2.2b on ship sales
  • Hanjin Heavy's Q1 profit plunges 68%
  • Crippling congestion at LA port expected to recur

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL to leave WTSA, CWTSA
  • Argentina joins CSI programme
  • RPONL withdraws appointment of two executives
  • APL opens office in Ireland
  • Schenker steps up European food distribution
  • Chris Bourne bows out as MD of MOL in Europe
  • Korean Air spreads wings to Urumqi
  • Delta opens new passage to India
  • Boeing, Ryanair complete agreement for 737-800s
  • Lufthansa Cargo to move Ground Zero memorial

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Globelink WW in rapid growth mode
  • Ship (dry bulk & liquid) charter rates plunging
  • No hazardous wastes on board Danish ship at Alang scrapyard-Minister
  • Maersk Sealand named 'Best Global Shipping Line' for 12th running year
  • 3 domestic shipping firms bid for IOC's crude charter contract
  • Chilli remains importers' hot favourite despite contamination reports
  • Wider market for textiles opens up as US slaps curbs on Dragon's imports
  • Hair-raising! That mop on your head is worth a fortune for exporters
  • Heartening surge in textile exports to US
  • Gujarat Maritime Board in corporate reforms mode to sharpen competitiveness at 41 ports
  • Gujarat HC clears way for Adani Group to merge port entities
  • World ports conference to be held in China
  • Forex reserves dipped by $ 648 million to $ 1,41,898 million
  • Official clarifies certain points on service tax
  • Industrial production increases by 7.2 per cent in March

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 16, 2005
  • LA port congestion affects charterers, other US ports
    As a result of port congestion, charterers are considering reimposing a congestion charge. Some importing companies are planning to use other ports in the United States to import their goods from Asia
  • ExxonMobil responds to Hong Kong terminal leak report
  • US: SEAaT encouraged by regulators' approach
    SEAaT representatives have expressed concern about a tendency in the US for local, perhaps short-sighted pressures to influence legal proceedings, but have found the interest from US regulators in abatement technologies and emissions trading encouraging.
  • US refinery margins up, Mediterranean & Asia profits shrink
    Refiners in the United States (US) have seen profit margins widen in the last week, meanwhile counterparts in Europe and Asia were not reaping such huge benefits.
  • Renewed Chinese buying interest amid government subsidies
    Guangdong Province will grant 1.6 billion yuan as subsidies to 94 oil-fired power plants in the province to help them overcome their financial problems caused by rising fuel oil prices amid low government controlled electricity prices.
  • Oil major announces MGO supply in Istanbul
    ExxonMobil Marine Fuels, one of the world's biggest suppliers of marine fuels, adds Istanbul to comprehensive supply network.
  • Chemoil clarifies position on Marpol VI and sampling
    Chemoil has reiterated the company's intention to be fully compliant with the requirements of Marpol Annex VI, but says it will charge vessels if they require a supplier's representative to come onboard to witness Marpol sampling.
  • Bunker activity intensifies at Mediterranean ports
    Over the past one year, the Mediterranean ports have been experiencing a chain of development that made bunkering an important and competitive business.
  • Two new appointments to the NOL board
    Tim Harris and Peter Wagner join the NOL board following the retirement of three non-executive directors.
  • OPEC: Spare capacity of over 2 million bpd
    OPEC's spare production capacity is well over two million barrels per day (bpd), according to a cartel official.
  • Teekay tankers running at full capacity
    Teekay Shipping Corp is running its tankers at full capacity to meet rising demand for fuel as OPEC keeps up its oil output.

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 16, 2005
  • NOL's good Q1
  • MOL pulls out of WTSA, CWTSA
  • Boulanger heads FMIUG
  • NOR-SHIPPING UPDATE www.nor-shipping.com

Marine Logweb site
MAY 16, 2005
  • AAPA still seeks higher port security grant funding
  • DHS announces $140.8 million port security grant program

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 16, 2005
  • Tulalip Tribes give Ok to Everett Rail-Barge Facility
  • Homeland Security Department sets list of grant fund hopefuls
  • Port of Seattle helps deliver national J/24 championships
  • House subcommittee sets $15 million for Columbia Channel dredging
  • First South American port joins Customs' security program

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • UK P&I revises its own cover after rise in large marine claims
    UK P&I Club, the world's largest mutual providing shipowners with liability insurance, has revised its own purchase of insurance cover to take extra shelter from the spate of large marine claims, writes James Brewer.
  • MISC leaves dry bulk behind to smash $1bn profit mark
    MALAYSIA International Shipping Corp smashed through the billion dollar profit mark last year, powered by hefty gains from its exit from dry bulk shipping.
  • Harris joins NOL as director
    FORMER P&O Nedlloyd chief executive and James Fisher chairman Tim Harris (above) has been appointed as a director of Neptune Orient Lines, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
  • Qatar Shipping unveils historic $380m order for LPG quartet
    QATAR Shipping has confirmed intentions to splash out $380m in the liquefied petroleum gas market in a four-ship newbuild project.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 16, 2005
  • Lack of oil waste facilities in Med
    SHIPS are discharging oil waste at sea because ports in the Mediterranean do not have sufficient waste reception facilities, according to an advisory body to the UN and IMO
  • MISC profit surges to $1.2Bn
    BOOSTED by hefty returns from the sale of ships, Malaysia International Shipping Corp (MISC) achieved a record profit before tax ( PBT) of RM4.76Bn ($1.25Bn) for the financial year ending 31 March, 2005
  • Ezra to sell five vessels
    SINGAPORE listed offshore support and marine services provider Ezra Holdings Limited has concluded agreements to sell five vessels for $59.2M to group associate Intan Offshore Sdn Bhd
  • Seyang sees sharp fall in profit
    BULK operator Seyang Shipping of Korea saw a sharp fall in profits despite an increase in turnover for the first quarter 2005
  • Union fights against 'slave ship'
    THE Maritime Union of Australia is fighting to ban a 'slave ship' which remains anchored 30 n-miles off South Australia's coastline growing and harvesting shellfish
  • Collision in Antwerp approaches
    A LOADED Aframax tanker was in collision with a small LPG carrier at the entrance to Antwerp in Belgium at about 0300 this morning
  • US imposes Chinese textile limit
  • US Seaman's Wage Act targeted
  • No Celebration for Thomson
  • Re-lets prompt boxship rate rise
  • China to restrict coke exports
  • 13 hours at sea off Australia
  • SK Shipping 1Q profits fall
  • Canada faces rail disruption
  • MOL posts record profit
  • Harris appointed to NOL board

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 16, 2005
  • UPS to buy Overnite
    Acquisition of trucker for about $1.25 billion in cash will expand UPS portfolio of ground- and logistics services.
  • Analysis: WCO plan for global trade faces hurdles
  • Yellow Roadway in China talks
  • NOL names two board members
  • Trailer Bridge profits rocket
  • Exel appoints two for ocean
  • Bid to avert Canada rail strike
  • April record for Frankfurt cargo
  • Tuticorin increases handling capacity
  • All Nations chooses IES

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 16, 2005
  • Canadian National Railway locomotive engineers threaten strike
    Shippers today expressed alarm after the union representing 1,750 locomotive engineers at Canadian National Railway(CN) announced plans to launch a country-wide strike following the breakdown of negotiations late last week.
  • Kritikos in court fight to hold onto Paragon share
    Christos Kritikos, a 50% shareholder in Amsterdam's Ceres Paragon Terminal, will defend his right to maintain his share in the terminal in court on June 1.
  • MISC returns prompt bonus share issue
  • Russian Customs promises transition to inspection of documents, not cargo
  • End of partnership with Norasia sees CMA CGM Asia-Europe reshuffle
  • Tim Harris appointed to NOL board
  • Two disputes hit Marseilles and Fos April figures
  • DHS sets aside US$140m in port security funds
  • Security comes back to shippers, insists ECMT report
  • Increased volumes at Suape and Manila boost ICTSI Q1 earnings
  • April container volumes down year-on-year, though earnings increase

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 16, 2005
  • Aries wants $275m
    Greece-based outgrowth of Magnus Carriers comes to market with mixed fleet of dozen products carriers and boxships.
  • Seabulk pair in play
    Florida owner has decided to sell off its two international-trade products tankers under new direction from impending Seacor takeover.
  • UK Club rings up deficit
    Record level of claims spills red ink on the books of the largest of the P&I clubs.
  • MISC feeling generous
    Free share windfall for investors as Malaysian giant announces huge annual profit.
  • Big role for Biggi
    V Ships chief to be first ship manager chairman of top P&I Club.
  • Danbolt leads Bassoe exodus
    Norwegian broker's boss takes four colleagues with him to form new company.
  • Maas lives on
    Dutch yard declared bankrupt in March to resume building Dahl and Wagenborg cargoships.
  • Lasco in the money
    Strong tanker earnings set to accelerate Latvian Shipping's fleet renewal programme.
  • Aframax holed in collision
    No pollution reported after Phoenix tanker involved in clash with Hartmann LPG carrier outside Antwerp.
  • Harris joins NOL
    Ex-P&O Nedlloyd CEO and James Fisher & Sons chairman Tim Harris appointed to board.
  • STX suffers
    Korean shipbuilder's profits fall in first quarter as costs take their toll.
  • Costs cushion IHI
    Falling manufacturing expenses lifts annual profit forecast at Japanese shipbuilding giant.
  • Eighteen held in Oz
    Golden Union, Zodiac, Cosco, Nomikos, Ugland, Fesco and Exmar all make April detention list.
  • Chong eats up more Vita
    Former Links Island Holdings chairman continues to buy stock in fledgling Singapore shipowner.
  • Profits shrink at Seyang
    Higher first quarter revenues can't prevent earnings erosion at Korean bulker owner.
  • Ship sale boosts Halim Mazmin
    Disposal of capesize bulker helps first quarter profits improve five-fold at Malaysian owner.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 16, 2005
  • CP Ships: Traffic boom, lines' practices exacerbate port congestion
  • CP Ships plays down chain reaction after Maersk-P&ONL takeover
  • U.S./China trade frictions hit Japanese shipping stocks
  • P&O Nedlloyd to pay dividend to stockholders
  • Former P&ONL, Danzas CEOs join NOL's board
  • UPS to buy Overnite trucking company for $1.25 billion
  • Steady intermodal growth in U.S.
  • DHS awards more than $140 million in port security grants
  • House subcommittee spends money on Columbia River
  • P&O Ports sole operator of Crowley Gulfport facility

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 16, 2005
  • New Paris MOU members
    The port state control co-operation Paris MOU has at a committee meeting in Helsinki awarded full memberships to Estonia ...
  • No improvement for shipping in Norwegian budget
    In spite of good market conditions and positive market expectations, Norwegian shipping faces an unlucky development with companies and ships ...
  • New passenger service Russia-Finland
    On 14 May a new passenger service was opened between St Petersburg and Kotka. The route is serviced by the ...

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