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October 18, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Make vessel accident probes a must: official
    THE investigation of maritime accidents should be made mandatory, according to the US Coast Guard's chief investigator who added that as an industry, shipping accident investigation lags that of aviation, but is catching up.
  • SSA key to maritime success: minister
    CALLING on the Singapore Shipping Association to play a larger role in Singapore's effort to become a key international maritime centre, Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong said the SSA could help in the areas of R&D, manpower development and overseas promotion.
  • Bergesen wins contract for 2 LNG tankers from Suez
    BERGESEN Worldwide Gas ASA, the world's biggest gas-shipping company, won two 20-year contracts to provide liquefied natural gas tankers to Suez SA to haul the fuel from Yemen to the United States.
  • NOL's Sept container volume rises 11%
  • Shenzhen port's 9-month box volume up
  • Increasing piracy deprives Somalia of UN food aid
  • Eyes on the sea

Sched Netweb site
  • China-India-Middle East express service to make debut soon
  • Ningbo handles 200m tons from Jan-September
  • China Shipping signs 10-year deal with VPA
  • MOL enhances India, Singapore Straits service
  • GE Security, Mitsubishi to offer container security device in Japan
  • Portek appoints new senior finance executive
  • Singapore Airlines adds Russia to flight plan
  • NWA mechanics to vote on offer
  • A380 to go on world tour

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC offers Falcon service from Far East to India & Persian Gulf
  • Three consortia in fray for Petronet LNG's tender
  • TSA to seek rate hike
  • YML announces launch of CIX service (China-India-MidEast Express)
  • NYK broadens scope of ANS service
  • ELAA urges greater dialogue between shippers, carriers
  • 8,000-TEU Hanjin Baltimore enters transpacific trade
  • WCAF adds new executives
  • Evergreen Group establishes own agency company in Russia
  • CSCL secures $ 100 m financing for new containers
  • Panalpina opens logistics service centre in Montgomery
  • Dumping duty on Chinese silk sought
  • Asian port infrastructure must keep pace with vessel size increases, says expert
  • Chittagong port's new mooring terminal may become hub for N-E states
  • Hardsell meet scheduled with INSA, CSLA in city tomorrow
  • Air Sahara & AA to start Delhi-Chicago flight in November
  • WR freight handling at all-time high
  • PMO asks Commerce Ministry, Planners to study mode of funding export incentive
  • Jewellery exporters' eyes glitter at US market prospects
  • ...exports may grow by 30 pc
  • Heartening rise in commercial credit
  • EEPC opens unit in Chicago for process outsourcing
  • Wheat imports likely
  • Move to legalise contract labour in maritime, export sectors
  • Tariff values of vegetable oils raised
  • FedEx to charge more in 2006

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2005
  • Fedespedi elects Trapolino as president
  • MOL opens new India container service
  • Another round of fuel surcharge increases
  • Portugal: intermodal terminal in Elvas opened
  • M&M Militzer & Münch opens new logistics platform in Poland

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2005
  • Revised SUA treaties adopted
  • DOF orders PSV at Aker Yards
  • MOL launches new India-Singapore service

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2005
  • Bergesen Worldwide Gas orders LNG ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2005
  • Port of Coos Bay taps Murphy for national marine sales
  • American Airlines Cargo raising fuel surcharge
  • Bath Iron Works wins deal for new Navy trimaran
  • Trio of transport executives win 2005 Connie Awards
  • Cargill reports gains for first fiscal quarter

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Head-hunters ready to fill Lloyd's top role as Prettejohn moves on
    LLOYD'S is likely to hire a head-hunting firm to find a successor to chief executive Nick Prettejohn, who is leaving to become chief executive of the UK insurance operations of life assurer Prudential.
  • Evangelising act will be hard to follow
    RUTHLESS and radical ' such have been the watchwords set for market reform by outgoing Lloyd's chief executive Nick Prettejohn, writes James Brewer.
  • Gratsos to slam classification societies over common structural rules
    Classification societies will come under blistering attack today from George Gratsos, the president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, for their proposed common structural rules for new bulkers and tankers, kicking off what is likely to be a torrid week of wrangling over the blueprints for building the next generation of ships.
  • Bergesen lines up $420m LNG carriers for new Suez charters
    ORDERS for two liquefied natural gas carriers worth more than $420m have been triggered following confirmation that Bergesen Worldwide Gas has won long-term charters from Suez, the French industrial and energy giant.
  • VLGC fleet is set for expansion
    Bergesen Worldwide Gas is expanding its fleet of very large gas carriers, a sector where it is already the market leader, writes Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2005
  • Jindo to take over Dongnama Shipping
    JINDO Corp, the South Korean container manufacturer that emerged from court receivership less than a year ago, is to take a 75% stake in container ship operator Dongnama Shipping for W26.9Bn ($25.6M)
  • Contship slams Gioia Tauro attitude
    CECILIA Battistello, president of Contship Italia, has urged Gioia Tauro Port Authority to change its working practices if its impressive rate of growth is to continue
  • Caribbean seeks petro rethink
    CARIBBEAN countries plan to ask Venezuela's president to rethink parts of the PetroCaribe agreement because it violates at least the spirit of the Caricom treaty
  • Leipzig mayor takes maritime helm
    THE grand coalition in Germany has decided to appoint a newcomer from the eastern part of the country with no maritime background as new minister of transport
  • Courage uses funds to buy ships
    HONG Kong-headquartered dry bulk operator Courage Marine will use a major portion of its IPO proceeds of $31.3M to acquire four vessels
  • Mobile to bill Carnival for Holiday
    CARNIVAL Cruise Lines and the US government will soon be getting a bill from the city of Mobile, Alabama for the costs of hosting the Holiday and its passengers
  • Tropical storm threatens Yucatan
  • Open vessels depress charter rates
  • Mercator growth focused on Singapore
  • Spliethoff takes Transfennica
  • Gas leak rumour drags stock lower

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2005
  • Box ship charter rates keep falling
    The slide in box ship charter rates has accelerated sharply, prompting fears of a bear market.
  • Hapag-Lloyd parent TUI poised to close CP Ships deal
  • NOL volumes rise 11 percent
  • Mob figure missing in ILA trial
  • EU hopes for early U.S. air deal
  • Kuehne & Nagel to pay $588 million for contract logistics provider
  • Georgia, Shanghai ports in trade promotion agreement
  • Air France-KLM hikes fuel charge
  • Air Canada adds Alaska freighter
  • C.H. Robinson stock splits 2-for-1

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2005
  • TUI expects to complete CP Ships deal tomorrow
    TUI expects to complete the acquisition of CP Ships on tomorrow following a joint announcement today by the companies saying that all regulatory approvals had either been obtained or waived.
  • EC hints at end of conferences, again
    The EC has again strongly hinted that it sees the continuation of ocean carriers' unique anti-trust immunity as no longer justifiable in today's market.
  • Guidelines released for next Melbourne deepening study
  • Kalmar factory to attract components into Yangshan
  • Container corporation to take three-quarters stake in Dongnama Shipping
  • STX Pan Ocean to invest in Chinese container-yards
  • Asia-Red Sea sailings increased by Evergreen-Cosco-Hapag-Lloyd
  • Mixed signals from Pacific National over Tasmanian rail
  • St Lawrence Seaway/Great Lakes mission seeks box-business
  • K+N announce sea-freight rise, and add contract logistics to supply-chain
  • Tiefensee replaces Stolpe in Germany's 'Grand Coalition'

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2005
  • OMI hangs tough
    Tanker owner narrowly tops Wall Street estimates at 46 cents per share as products rates help offset weaker suezmaxes.
  • CP Ships deal gets nod
    Regulatory approvals mean shareholder backing is only remaining hurdle to takeover by Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Stolt bides its time
    Company launches share buybacks - but only after price comes down.
  • Columbus chartered again
    Hapag-Lloyd Cruises takes 1997-built cruiseship from Conti for another six years.
  • Fire hits LNG newbuilding
    A Moss-type LNG carrier under construction in Korea has suffered a blaze in one of its cargo tanks.
  • Blast kills three in Bangladesh
    Explosion during cutting leads to fatalities at Sitakunda Shipbreaking yard.
  • Rieber converts for charter
    Norwegian owner's cable layer to become seismic services vessel to win seven-year deal.
  • Aker wins Silja upgrade
    Flagships of Finnish ferry fleet to return to Turku yard for modernisation of passenger areas.
  • Indian link strengthened
    Far Shipping Lines steps up feeder frequency from Dubai to India's east coast.
  • LNG fears hit shares
    Shipbuilders among biggest losers on South Korean exchange as TradeWinds report of gas carrier leaks affects investor confidence.
  • Not so fast on that LNG STS
    Exmar and Excelerate confirm they will be going ahead with transfer but not just yet.
  • Ukrferry reels in ro-ro
    Ukrainian owner adds Polferries vessel to build Black Sea business.
  • Brostrom sells Nordic Bulkers
    Swedish shipowner disposes of container logistics business to focus on products carriers.
  • Another Motaku ship freed
    Third Kenyan ship hijacked by pirates off Somalia released, leaving one still under gunmen's control.
  • Bergesen confirms Suez LNG deal
    Sohmen-family controlled shipowner finally gets to spell out newbuilding deal for Yemen LNG business and takes on LPG ship.
  • Shenzhen gets busier
    World's fourth-biggest box port handles 25% more containers in first nine months.
  • PacBasin Dionysus deal delayed
    Cape Jaffa handover delayed one month due to Hong Kong shipowner's commitment to COA.
  • BC Ferries inks newbuild finance
    Canadian ferry operator ties up $90m loan agreements with German export credit bank KfW.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2005
  • No regulatory blocks on TUI's CP Ships takeover
  • Evergreen, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd merge Asia/Red Sea services
  • APL's cargo up 11% in September
  • 'Connie' awards go to Capo, Gatti, Mack
  • Virgin Atlantic boss wants tough stand from EU negotiators
  • American, Northwest to raise fuel surcharges
  • Lufthansa to start Frankfurt/Doha flights
  • McNabb takes command of AMC
  • Truck manifest migrates to Michigan
  • UP to use low-emission diesel-hybrid in Texas
  • UP train accident kills woman in Arkansas
  • Kuehne + Nagel agrees to buy ACR Logistics for $589 million
  • China Shipping signs 10-year pact with Virginia port
  • Roadships America planning high-speed coastal ships
  • PierPass hits 500,000 box mark
  • L.A. harbor commission asks staff to retool proposed intermodal yard

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2005
  • Broström sells subsidiary Nordic Bulkers
    Broström has come to an agreement to sell its subsidiary Nordic Bulkers AB to the Swiss logistics company Bertschi AG ...
  • European Commissions sends reasoned opinions to seven member states
    The EU Commission has sent reasoned opinions to Belgium, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Slovenia for failure to implement ...
  • Records on orders and foreign currency in Denmark
    The Danish shipping industry is breaking new records as the year goes by. The latest estimate for the foreign currency ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2005
  • Trader departs Polish supplier
  • Iraqi-Malaysian bunker venture moving forward
    Shares in Malaysian Merchant Marine closed 4.9% higher today on expectations the company will soon announce a deal giving it exclusive rights to supply bunker fuel in Iraq.
  • Taiwan: New JV investing heavily in future potential
    Significant investments in bunkering infrastructure signal company's belief in success - $3/4 billion annual revenue predicted for 2007/2008.
  • London bunker broker welcomes new team member
  • Korean prices surge, Hong Kong still tight on supplies
    The South Korean bunker market experienced a hike in bunker prices on Monday while Hong Kong's availability remained extremely tight.
  • EU study: Ships could save money on shore-side power supply
    Huge increase in marine distillate prices means we may have passed the point when shore-side electricity could be more cost-effective.
  • FAL Oil attracts huge financing loan
    FAL Oil has attracted an overwhelming response from local and regional banks for the finance of its tanker fleet expansion.
  • Spill response group setup in the Netherlands
    Fifteen Dutch organisations active in combating oil and chemical spills have setup the Spill Response Group Holland.

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