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October 19, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Patrick rejects Toll's hostile A$4.3b bid as too low
    PATRICK Corp, Australia's biggest port cargo handler, rejected Toll Holdings Ltd's hostile A$4.3 billion cash and stock bid as too low, saying earnings will rise more than 60 per cent over the next two years.
  • Asia freight rates ease but hold near four-month high
    FREIGHT rates from the US Gulf to Asia edged down but held near a four-month high yesterday as prospects of rising demand towards the year-end kept ship owners keen to raise offers, brokers said.
  • Deadline on bids for China Shipbuilding stake extended
    TAIWAN's government extended the deadline for entering bids for a majority stake in China Shipbuilding Corp after receiving fewer than the number of bids required under the island's rules.
Strait Talk
  • SUA Convention needs support to be effective
    THE oddly named SUA Treaties were the subject of attention at the International Maritime Organisation in London last week.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    SHARES of shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries Co fell for the second day to close at a five-week low on a report that a liquefied natural gas tanker it built for BG Group plc is leaking.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Patrick rejects Toll's hostile A$4.3b bid as too low
    PATRICK Corp, Australia's biggest port cargo handler, rejected Toll Holdings Ltd's hostile A$4.3 billion cash and stock bid as too low, saying earnings will rise more than 60 per cent over the next two years.
  • Asia freight rates ease but hold near four-month high
    FREIGHT rates from the US Gulf to Asia edged down but held near a four-month high yesterday as prospects of rising demand towards the year-end kept ship owners keen to raise offers, brokers said.
  • Deadline on bids for China Shipbuilding stake extended
    TAIWAN's government extended the deadline for entering bids for a majority stake in China Shipbuilding Corp after receiving fewer than the number of bids required under the island's rules.
Strait Talk
  • SUA Convention needs support to be effective
    THE oddly named SUA Treaties were the subject of attention at the International Maritime Organisation in London last week.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    SHARES of shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries Co fell for the second day to close at a five-week low on a report that a liquefied natural gas tanker it built for BG Group plc is leaking.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Patrick rejects Toll's hostile A$4.3b bid as too low
    PATRICK Corp, Australia's biggest port cargo handler, rejected Toll Holdings Ltd's hostile A$4.3 billion cash and stock bid as too low, saying earnings will rise more than 60 per cent over the next two years.
  • Asia freight rates ease but hold near four-month high
    FREIGHT rates from the US Gulf to Asia edged down but held near a four-month high yesterday as prospects of rising demand towards the year-end kept ship owners keen to raise offers, brokers said.
  • Deadline on bids for China Shipbuilding stake extended
    TAIWAN's government extended the deadline for entering bids for a majority stake in China Shipbuilding Corp after receiving fewer than the number of bids required under the island's rules.
Strait Talk
  • SUA Convention needs support to be effective
    THE oddly named SUA Treaties were the subject of attention at the International Maritime Organisation in London last week.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    SHARES of shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries Co fell for the second day to close at a five-week low on a report that a liquefied natural gas tanker it built for BG Group plc is leaking.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong box throughput rises in September
  • Evergreen, Cosco and Hapag-Lloyd integrate Red Sea services
  • AUD$500m to be spent developing Sydney's Port Botany
  • K + N delivers strong growth for first nine months of year
  • TUI meets regulatory approvals in connection with CP Ships takeover
  • Taiwanese firms line up to invest in China Shipbuilding
  • HK, Guangdong to jointly promote trade in Canada
  • CCS to establish JV with foreign classification firms
  • Qingdao celebrates 113th birthday
  • September cargo traffic up at Hong Kong International Airport
  • DHL expands time definite delivery service to Europe, Asia Pacific
  • Alaska Airlines mechanics okay 4-year deal
  • Volgar-Dnepr appoints new customer service team head

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI to invest Rs 6,500 cr. in 5 years to expand fleet
  • 4 global cos shortlisted for dredging Sethusamudram
  • MMB wakes up to potential of non-Major Ports
  • Cochin Port workers to go on stir over labour trustees issue
  • Pact signed to develop all-weather port at Krishnapatnam
  • Korean yard accepting orders to build 13,000-TEU behemoth
  • Jet Airways joins IA & A-I in aircraft buying spree
  • JNP transporters defer meet on toll issue
  • NHAI hits the road with 3 deals
  • Exports record robust growth of 20.52 pc in April-Sept. 2005-06
  • Car exports speed up by 36 pc in H1
  • India's potential in food processing recognised at Cologne fair
  • Customs facilities at ICD-Nashik to cut down transaction costs & time for trade
  • Multiple entry visas for Indian, Pak tycoons under consideration
  • Task force formed to provide infrastructure for Kochi LNG terminal
  • 34 pc surge in H1 imports widens trade gap to $ 20 bn

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2005
  • UPS names new managing director for UPS Austria and Hungary
  • Evergreen, Cosco and Hapag-Lloyd integrate existing Red Sea services
  • JetBlue makes Newark its base
  • France: CNC renamed Naviland Cargo
  • Kuehne + Nagel scoops up ACR Logistics

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2005
  • ExxonMobil fixes "K" Line VLCC newbuilding
  • ISS gets BP contract
  • Evergreen, Hapag and Cosco merge Red Sea services

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2005
  • General Maritime sells ten
  • Crowley names VP at Titan
  • Coast Guard innovates to restore communications
  • New patrol boat for Seattle
  • SeaWave to acquire Rydex

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • General Maritime praised for single-hull tanker sell-off
    GENERAL Maritime yesterday was adding up praise from friend and foe in addition to a $109m book gain as it confirmed the $294.5m sale of 10 single-hulled and double-sided tankers to Tanker Pacific.
  • Malarde, champion of Erika victims, is ejected from IOPC Fund meeting
    TO REVISE or not to revise was the question on everyone's lips as International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund meetings continued yesterday on the future revision of the Civil Liability and Fund Conventions which govern compensation for oil pollution incidents.
  • Samsung shares suffer LNG jitters
    SAMSUNG Heavy Industries' share price took another beating yesterday, sliding 3.6% as concerns over a shipboard liquefied natural gas containment system leak refused to blow over.
  • Minister lobbied on regeneration potential of Harwich deepsea terminal
    THE UK government is coming under renewed pressure to give consent for a deepsea container terminal in Harwich, with more than 200 members of parliament invited to a reception yesterday to hear the case for the new facility, writes Janet Porter.
  • Jan de Nul beats rivals to take Jebel Ali Port prize
    BELGIAN dredging and civil engineering group Jan de Nul beat half a dozen competitors to win a Dirham1.85bn ($500m) contract to construct a second container dock at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2005
  • GenMar sells ten to Tanker Pacific
    GENERAL Maritime has sold ten Suezmax tankers to Tanker Pacific for a total cost of $294.5M
  • Passengers rescued after collision
    THE 12,500gt ferry Pride of Al Salam 95, with about 1,300 Muslim pilgrims on board, collided with the 75,000dwt bulk carrier Pearl of Jebel Ali yesterday evening
  • Wilma turns toward Florida
    TROPICAL storm warnings remain in effect today for Honduras and Nicaragua as Wilma begins its expected northwest turn toward Florida and away from Gulf oilfields
  • Fesco admits performance problems
    FAR Eastern Shipping Co, Russia's third largest operator, admitted today that there are problems in the performance of its foreign-flag companies
  • Mercator quashes takeover rumours
    MERCATOR Lines, the Indian operator, has strongly denied widespread rumours that it is involved in taking over a foreign shipping company
  • Aspo (ESL Shipping) issues warning
    ASPO, the Finnish chemicals and shipping group, has warned of a fall in its full year operating revenue, but did not clarify why
  • OMI profits slip with charter rates
  • Tug crew families demand answers
  • EC clarifies feeder service stance
  • Carriers enjoy Brazil's chicken run
  • Breakers killed in tanker blast
  • China crew held for fake passports
  • Banks, Vinashin in Graig talks
  • Barbados backs regional maritime push
  • Imabari Shipbuilding president dies

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2005
  • Weather damps U.S. rail traffic
    Accumulated effects of recent hurricanes and other storms hurt total carloads, but railroads continue to see impressive
  • Mobsters testify in ILA trial
  • Baltimore harbor tunnels reopened after terror threat
  • Move to limit Jones Act waivers
  • Corps OKs Virginia box port expansion
  • Tacoma, Yang Ming open new terminal
  • Record net for Canadian National
  • Wilmington, N.C. upgrades terminal operating system
  • MSC, Yang Ming plan India services

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2005
  • Union contemplates further RSC Rotterdam stoppages
    Rail Service Centre Rotterdam (RSC) faces further labour unrest following a first four-hour disruption over the new collective wage agreement on Monday, after a negotiation deadline expired last Friday.
  • Hong Kong Port regains temporary momentum
    Hong Kong has regained its title as the world's top container port, surpassing rival Singapore, in the first nine months of the year, but the effect might be short-lived.
  • Haven Gateway lobbies MPs ahead of UK Government container port decision
  • Wilma forecast to become 'major hurricane' in US Gulf
  • SAECS to revise Europe-South Africa trade
  • Three liners consider new Asian service
  • Patrick and FCL form 'alliance'
  • Impasse in JN Port road toll dispute
  • Grand Alliance adds Middle East call to Asia-Europe loop
  • Falcon flies into action on Asia-MidEast trade route
  • 'Highway H20' setting the baseline with market study
  • Australian hauliers advised of 'viability' fuel levies

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2005
  • Investors not impressed
    Wall Street punishes shares of General Maritime on tanker selloff and OMI despite its bullish market outlook amid general energy bloodletting.
  • OMI lauds Genmar
    Connecticut owner throws bouquets toward suezmax competitor for disposal of older units.
  • Severnav back on track
    Romanian shipbuilder turns around last year's nine-month loss thanks to cost-cutting.
  • Genmar confirms 10-tanker sale
    New York owner will realise gain of $109m from $294.5m deal with Tanker Pacific and will pay down debt rather than boost dividends..
  • Few takers for CSBC
    Taiwanese government extends deadline for yard sale after receiving less than three bids.
  • Samsung slumps again
    Share price of South Korean shipbuilder takes another battering from TradeWinds' LNG carrier leak scoop.
  • SBM offloads FPSO
    ExxonMobil exercises purchase option for production vessel it charters from Dutch owner.
  • SCI reveals hand
    Indian giant's boss Sabyasachi Hajara outlines five-year investment cycle to boost cargo business.
  • Imabari loses president
    Eiji Higaki the expansionist chief of family owned Japanese shipbuilding giant dies at 66.
  • Torm back in favour
    Newly optimistic outlook for product sector wins Danish owner an upgrade from Jefferies.
  • Genco gets Muse
    Peter Georgiopoulos' US listed bulker operation takes delivery of Western Bulk handymax.
  • Romania cancels yard tender
    State tries to drum up more interest in sell-off of Santierul Naval Mangalia, despite Daewoo bidding.
  • One dead in ferry collision
    Stampede blamed for passenger death after Egyptian vessel hit Cypriot cargoship at entrance to Suez Canal.
  • HVS seals more PCTCs
    Joint Korean-Vietnamese yard to enlarge two more pure car/truck carriers for Wallenius Lines.
  • B+H plans share buyback
    US owner to repurchase up to 10% of its stock as it rejigs loan facility to help pay for acquisitions.
  • K Line fixes out VLCC
    Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corp newbuilding due for delivery in June 2007 fixed to US oil major ExxonMobil.
  • Tricolor sails again in NYC
    'Why did he turn to avoid a ship as far away from him as the Statue of Liberty...?'
  • Red Sea rejig
    Evergreen, Hapag Lloyd and Cosco merging two routes into one, but with bigger ships and China link.
  • Double-digit growth at NOL
    Continued demand growth helps lift containers handled by Neptune Orient Lines jump by 11%.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2005
  • OMI's 3rd quarter net profits down 21.5%
  • Maersk, MSC to start two more Asia/Australia service
  • West Coast South American carriers set two-stage fuel surcharge
  • U.S., Mali sign open skies agreement
  • LAN Argentina to start daily Buenos Aires/Miami flights
  • Continental hikes global fuel surcharges
  • UP starts $4.8 million Ore. siding project
  • Collins sponsors resolution to protect trade remedy laws
  • GT Nexus lands Evian as customer
  • RedPrairie to buy UK software firm
  • Hutchison, Dalian Ports Corp. establish ore terminal joint-venture
  • Georgia ports, SIPG sign all-water strategic pact

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2005
  • Eukor car carriers to be lengthened in Vietnam
    The South Korean company Eukor Car Carriers follows the example of Wallenius by lengthening two existing vessels complementary to ordering ...
  • Diplomatic solution to trawler incident
    Norway and Russia were this aftenoon working to find a diplomatic solution to an incident involving the runaway Russian trawler ...
  • Bergesen to order LNG carriers
    Bergesen Worldwide Gas is poised to order two 156,000 cbm LNG carriers with a total price tag of more than ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2005
  • Barge operators, suppliers could face 'spill' bill
    New legislature in the US state of Washington looks to introduce new stiffer rules for ships refueling in the Puget Sound.
  • Uruguay: Marine distillates drained by refinery maintenance
    Sudden maintenance of units producing marine distillates leaves market with no supply.
  • Reports: ADNOC unit to build new Fujairah refinery
    ADNOC unit reportedly planning to boost refining capacity by 60% with new refinery.
  • Opening bell marks Global Partners IPO
    US bunker fuel wholesale distributor's chiefs mark completion of IPO by ringing the NYSE opening bell.
  • Suriname: Increased barge fees to be implemented
    Suriname state oil company announces barge fee increases with one port at double rates.
  • BP: Belgian consolidation for clarity, efficiency and synergies
    BP explains rationale behind consolidation of Belgian lube plants.
  • Office move to accommodate expansion
  • Singapore: Tight supplies shrink spot market
    Bunker fuel in Singapore is continuing its tight run with bunker traders finding it hard to fulfil enquiries in the spot market.
  • Four firms shortlisted to dredge Sethusamudram project
    Four companies shortlisted to dredge for India's Sethusamudram project, which may open for the first commercial vessel passage in 2008.

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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
››› 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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