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November 22, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMO should take lead role in security issues
    TRANSPORT Minister Yeo Cheow Tong yesterday warned that the 'stark reminder' of the attack on a cruise liner off Somalia this month showed that the world of shipping needs to take security matters seriously.
  • TSA announces 2006 freight hikes
    TRANS-Pacific container operators, including Neptune Orient Lines' liner division APL, have announced further freight rate hikes citing an anticipated 25 per cent rise in US inland-transport costs in 2006.
  • Somali pirates free captive ship, crew
    SOMALI pirates have freed a ship and its crew after holding them hostage for almost one month off Somalia's northeast coast, a maritime official said on Saturday.
  • China Shipping may develop Crete terminal

Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai Lines christens two 4,250 TEU newbuilds
  • Fraser River, Canadian Pacific to work together to boost Asia Pacific trade
  • Ship delayed by heavy seas arrives at Port of Tacoma
  • Gansu to invest CNY10b in road network
  • Rotterdam throughput rises over first nine months
  • Kuehne + Nagel expands into wine and spirits logistics
  • Hong Kong shipowners elect new chairman
  • Henan encourages development in logistics industry
  • Boeing unveils US$9.7b Emirates order
  • Qantas to fly to Canada
  • British Airways World Cargo decreases fuel surcharge

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Star Shipping Services (India) Pvt. Ltd commences operations at brand new office
  • Global fleet expansion to bring down shipping rates by 7.5 pc annually, projects Report
  • Wärtsilä offers new low-speed engines for containerships, tankers
  • Shareholders, creditors clear GE Shipping's demerger scheme
  • ICS, BIMCO conference in Chennai on Dec. 9 & 10
  • Safmarine enhances its entire service network between Asia and Africa
  • Despite govt clarification, service tax issue still haunts shipping cos
  • Capital goods imports up by 43 pc in 5 months
  • India-Thailand FTA issues likely to be sorted out this week
  • Kerala to invite EoIs to develop Azhikkal port
  • ABG Shipyard's IPO oversubscribed 20.4 times
  • Boeing launches higher capacity freighter
  • Rail freight corridor runs into gridlock
  • Rs 2,300 cr. Central package to give Orissa roads concrete shape
  • Rupee may touch 46.5 vs $ by the end of fiscal 2006
  • Global institutes drop anchor in India to offer pre-sea training
  • CWC to install facilities in warehouses to store gold
  • United stand on intellectual property has helped India, Brazil-Envoy
  • Foundation laid for SEZ in Jharkhand
  • Govt may open automatic route for NRI entry

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
  • BNSF announces sales and marketing appointments
  • MOL to take over P&ONL Africa liner services
  • Airlines annouce a round of fuel surcharge decreases
  • USA: high costs and driver shortage stymie fleet growth
  • Four new members join CER
  • Kuehne + Nagel acquires Danish forwarder Ziegler & Co

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
  • IMO set to agree audit scheme
  • Hijacked tanker "released"
  • ISPS is hurting seafarers, survey reports
  • ELAA study "shows uncertainty" on liner charges
  • London Club raises premiums 12.5%
  • Camillo Eitzen earnings increase
  • MOL takes over P&O Nedlloyd SA route

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
  • Aker Yards gets ferry LOI
  • Celebrity Cruises completes first drydocking at Detyens

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
  • TSA member carriers eye rate increases
  • Lines come together for new Asia/Africa service
  • Washington State Ferries removing Friday Harbor slip
  • Tacoma Port Commissioners set budget plans for 2006
  • Emirates Airline orders record number of Boeing 777s

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Brussels directive hangs in the balance
    ONE vote could be enough to kill off the port services directive today in the European Parliament. Euro MPs in the parliament's transport committee are reported to be split down the middle over calls to drop the proposed legislation, with a single vote enough to tip the balance one way or another.
  • Ladyman sets out UK pledge on flag audit transparency
    THE UK has pledged to publish findings from an exacting flag audit, should the 24th Assembly of the International Maritime Organization sanction the voluntary scheme at its current meeting.
  • North of England Club opts for medium rise
    NORTH of England P&I Club is setting its sights on a middle-of-the-road increase in basic premium rates for February 2006 ' while Japan P&I Club has again chosen the zero option.
  • SeaDrill quizzed on listing as Fredriksen ups stake
    John Fredriksen has increased his stake in SeaDrill in the run-up to the offshore drilling venture's planned debut on the Oslo Stock Exchange today.
  • Lloyd's List online gets ABCE approval
    WOULD YOU drive a car without an MOT? Fix a ship without an ISM certificate? Enter the US without ISPS compliance?

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
  • Thais battle to contain oil spill
    THAI maritime authorities have been struggling to contain an oil spill 3n-miles off Sriracha oil terminal
  • Hamburg Süd in Pacific reshuffle
    HAMBURG Süd is to drop direct calls in Long Beach and Vancouver on its services between Asia and the Pacific coasts of South and North America
  • Weather hinders K-Sea response
    BAD weather and progressive flooding have hindered the response to the casualty of a K-Sea Transportation barge in the Gulf of Mexico
  • Safmarine goes on safari
    SOUTH African liner company Safmarine is boosting its Asia/southern Africa network with a second string to an existing service and two new direct routes
  • Sea Malta takeover thwarted
    TAKEOVER of Sea Malta by Grimaldi Group subsidiary Atlantica has been hindered by General Workers Union refusal to accept Atlantica's terms and conditions
  • TSA plots 2006/07 rate scheme
    CARRIERS of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement have set new rate hike targets for forthcoming negotiations with shippers
  • India addresses seafarer taxation
  • Courage fleet expansion continues
  • Bright Sun search wound down
  • Panama's Torrijos meets port majors
  • Tallink goes public to expand
  • Medium-size boxships suffering

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
  • New look for Hamburg Süd trans-Pacific
    Line to restructure two services from Asia to the Pacific Coasts of South, North America to improve coverage and transit times.
  • EU move could put trade talks back on track
  • Trade calls for quick approval of Bahrain FTA
  • Likely Senate fight over Byrd repeal
  • EU dockworkers strike over deregulation plans
  • Hapag-Lloyd christens megaship
  • French rail strike could slow boxes
  • Gain for intermodal rail volume

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
  • TSA carriers intend to recover soaring inland transportation costs
    The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement predicts that US trucking and rail costs will rise by 25% next year, while the cost of returning empty containers to ports will rise by 11%.
  • Second string for Safari as APMM carriers' Asia-Africa coverage increases
  • Rotterdam harbour towage strike ultimatum
  • MOL and Delmas plan for post-PONL deployment
  • Pakistan government breaks rail monopoly to clear transit-cargo
  • 'EuroTransit 2005' train signals challenge to European road transport
  • ETF cross fingers before ports directive vote
  • Shipping Ministry gives go-ahead for fifth JNP terminal
  • Oekombi re-launches as truck-on-train specialist
  • STX Pan Ocean offers direct Inchon/Hong Kong link
  • Evergreen deploys newbuild on transpacific service

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
  • Teekay LNG to raise another ton
    US listed owner appoints raft of bankers to sell down shares in $105m secondary offering.
  • Nepia opts for 7.5%
    North of England P&I club sets general increase in line with market expectations.
  • Smit hit
    Rotterdam braced for mass towage strike as midnight pay ultimatum looms.
  • MSCO in the money
    Russian icebreaker and tanker operator is having a very successful 2005 so far.
  • Orey to swallow smaller fish
    Expanding Portuguese broker and agent close to deal for Cotavalor.
  • Viking starts fleet renewal?
    Finnish owner signs letter of intent for three ships in what could be first order since late 1980s.
  • Pirates release tanker
    Somali gunmen free Greek ship and its 24-man crew after a month.
  • Greenpeace stays in IMO
    Council decides to give ship-harassing environmentalists another chance.
  • No increase at Japan Club
    Tokyo based P&I mutual to offer expiry terms to its shipowners for third year in a row.
  • Losinjplov on winning streak
    Croatian ro-ro owner builds earnings thanks to better markets and ship disposals.
  • Sonatrach renews BGW charters
    Newly floated Bergesen Worldwide Gas squeezes higher rates out of Algerians for lpg ships.
  • MOL aims for smooth transition
    Japanese owner upgrades Asia to East Africa box services with Delmas.
  • Tallink floats its boats
    Expanding Estonian ferry owner finally commits to launching IPO in Tallinn.
  • 3 Maj cuts losses
    Croatian shipyard feeling a bit perkier in first nine months, but costs still outstripping revenues.
  • Clubs becoming alike
    The distinctive characteristics of the P&I mutuals may be fading but Aon sees benefits in this.
  • London Club seeks 12.5%
    Greek orientated P&I Club sets general increase at high end of scale.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
  • TSA lines say industry should brace for up to $400 hike in inland costs
  • ELAA report claims industry-wide surcharges confusion
  • Hapag-Lloyd names latest 8,750-TEU ship
  • Hamburg Sud upgrades Asia/West Coast Americas services
  • Safmarine boosts Asia/Africa service
  • MOL, Delmas to begin new Asia/East Africa service
  • Mid-Ship Group promotes Malone, Xidias
  • Greenpeace blocks Polish ship with genetically modified soy
  • U.S., EU strike comprehensive deal to open airline competition
  • Mexican Customs office in Kansas City nearing approval
  • N.Y.-N.J. foreign freight forwarders to honor Koch
  • House votes to dump Byrd amendment
  • Colography Group forecasts strong year for transport
  • AAPA says Corps funding critical to U.S.
  • Port of Tacoma approves 2006 budget, expects record container volumes
  • MTC names Grotte CIO

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
  • Viking Line and Aker Finnyards sign LoI
    Viking Line and Aker Finnyards have signed a Letter of Intent covering the newbuilding of a passenger ferry. The vessel ...
  • Bulk carrier salvaged from Hatter Reef
    The bulk carrrier "Ever Mighty" is now salvaged and released by the Danish Maritime Authority and sailed under is own ...
  • HSC-ferry to Norway'Denmark service
    The Norwegian Ferry operator Gabriel Scott Rederi A/S, Kristiansand, has announced that it will start sailings in March 2006 ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2005
  • Montreal facing acute fuel shortage
    Fuel oil avails at tank bottom, diesel also in short supply.
  • BC Ferries receives fuel-saving grant
    Ferry company testing new engine equipment, expecting 4% fuel saving.
  • Hong Kong player abandons bunker supply role
    Leading barge operator said to have abandoned bunker deliveries and concentrate only on ex-wharf cargo sales.
  • Bunker player part of new black empowerment venture
    New black empowerment venture company formed in South Africa to handle Smit's activities, excluding salvage operations.
  • Salvage Union warns of spill dangers
    Officials from the ISU have reiterated warnings that salvors may be reluctant to attend casualties where there is a risk of oil pollution.
  • Another hefty fine in 'magic pipe' crackdown
    Yet another shipowner has come under fire in the US crackdown on illegal dumping of oily water, agreeing to pay a fine of $1 million.
  • Aegean's IPO to boost double-hulled barge fleet
    Aegean aims to have substantial number of double-hulled bunker barges to hand when phase-out rules hit global fleet.
  • Rotterdam offers/bids $5 apart at midday
  • Indian refiner aims to sell bunker fuel in 2006
    Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals aims to sell bunker fuel at competitive rates in Indian ports.
  • Six new bunker barges for Cosulich by end 2006
    Fratelli Cosulich will be deploying six bunker barges in the Far East by 2006, with the first two in Singapore.

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