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BRIEFS
January 24, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Will Golar's gamble pay off?
    JOHN Fredriksen, chairman of Golar LNG Ltd, has wagered US$1.1 billion on liquefied natural gas since 2001, buying seven LNG tankers without first signing contracts for their use.
  • Hyundai bags Cosco order for largest ever box ships
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co has won an order from China's largest container shipping line, Cosco, for four ultra-large 10,000-TEU box ships - the largest ever built - with the Korean yard saying it has already designed a 12,000-TEU model.
  • Tsakos pays US$90m for Delaware clean-up
    TSAKOS Shipping and Trading, a closely held entity controlled by the Tsakos family of Greece, has paid US$90.3 million so far for cleaning up after a tanker under its management spilled 265,000 gallons of crude oil into the Delaware River in November, the US Coast Guard said.
  • Passengers fume as P&O cancels round-the-world cruise

Sched Netweb site
  • ER Schiffahrt fleet grows by three containerships
  • Hong Kong logistics operators demand government help
  • CMA CGM mulls UK tonnage tax regime possibilities
  • BNSF names regional VPs
  • Changi Airport hits new cargo high in 2004
  • Air Canada to start Toronto-Seoul service
  • Free airport delay forecast service becomes available
  • Continental sees red in 2004

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Indian ships' image improves with less detentions at foreign ports
  • Baalu christens SCI's new VLCC Desh ujaala at Ulsan in Korea
  • Rhenus AG ties up with Seaways Shipping to enter Indian logistics sector
  • IMTC-IIMA offers programme in 'General Management for Shipping'
  • Cloud over tonnage tax regime worries shipping cos
  • EEPC invites CIS team to buyer-seller meets in March
  • India preparing 'sensitive list' for talks with Thailand
  • Framework agreement signed with Chile
  • Jute exports to Brazil get a boost
  • Increasing privatisation will propel port sector's growth, stresses Budhiraja
  • Gold import under replenishment licences liberalised
  • AEPC wants drawback rates restored to earlier level
  • CLE expresses shock & dismay at abrupt revision in drawback rates
  • 14.21 pc rise in value of garment exports during April-Dec.
  • CEU makes out case for sparing EOUs from CST
  • AL sops extended to exports under deferred payments covered by ECGC
  • Kamal M. Morarka re-elected WTC President

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 21, 2005
  • WFS success prompts '2 for 1' stock split
    Stock split provides opportunity to broaden base of investors and improve the liquidity of stock, says WFS Chairman.
  • Draft recommendations propose even tighter sulphur limits
    Vice chair of environmental committee proposes reinstatement of 0.5% sulphur limit in Europe's directive on marine fuels.
  • Rotterdam steady ahead of Midday
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs two large low sulphur term contracts
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed two low sulphur term contracts, one of which runs until December 2007.
  • Singapore: MPA confirms three debunkering applications
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has confirmed three applications for debunkering relating to high sodium content.
  • DNVPS: High aluminum and silicon found in South Korean fuel
    Testing agency issues 'bunker alert' after batch of bunker fuel exceeds aluminum and silicon levels stipulated under ISO8217.

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 21, 2005
  • Dnata installs ground movement radar system in Dubai
  • Auction of seaport of St Petersburg postponed
  • Port of Rotterdam commercial boss quits
  • Thales Geodis Freight Logistics signs contract with Embraer
  • Arkansas adds trucking features to website
  • Suez Canal charges to rise for first time in nine years
  • TrenStar Inc and Martek Biosciences Corp to cooperate
  • New IATA dangerous goods regulations effective 1 January 2005
  • Ecu-Line to Havana
  • EWS appoints new human resources director

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 21, 2005
  • IMO in US security talks
  • Broström takes commercial management of Dunya fleet
  • Farstad in Norsk Hydro contracts fiasco
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen in low sulphur fuel supply deals with Shell and Exxon
  • CMA CGM may operate more ships under UK flag
  • ESPO lists "fundamental concerns" over Brussels' ports plan

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 23, 2005
  • Davis, Taylor form Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 21, 2005
  • Port of Longview moving cargo across new Industrial Rail Corridor
  • Overseas Shipholding Group closes deal for Stelmar
  • Portland Shipping Club getting ready to serve pizzas
  • First week of 2005 brings good news for rail freight
  • Propulsion woes cut short world tour for P&O cruise ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Firms race for $600m Petronet LNG charter deal
    A CONTRACT worth $600m to supply the Dahej liquefied natural gas receiving terminal operated by Petronet LNG of India has attracted the world's shipping majors in a complex mix of competing consortia.
  • Ship sales could fall foul of money laundering rules
    SHIP sales transactions risk being held up as a result of anti-money laundering rules, it has emerged.
  • Lloyd's broker red faced after getting it wrong 72% of the time
    A BROKER accredited by Lloyd's has been shamed, but not named, for getting contract drafts consistently wrong, writes James Brewer.
  • Spanish court questions Prestige manager Margetis' death certificate
    A DEATH certificate filed with the Spanish court handling the Prestige case has failed to convince the investigating judge that Michael Margetis, operations manager at the ship's managing company Universe Maritime, suffered a fatal heart attack late last year.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 21, 2005
  • French detain Teekay tanker
    FRENCH authorities detained a tanker operated by Teekay Shipping yesterday over the non-payment of a fine after one of the company's vessels polluted French waters in 2001
  • New Izar approved in principle
    SPANISH unions have welcomed the European Commission's approval in principle of a restructure plan for Spanish shipbuilder Izar that limits civil ship construction
  • CMA CGM happy with UK tonnage tax
    CMA CGM (UK) is considering expanding its participation under the UK tonnage tax scheme, after recently fulfilling its commitment with the arrival of its eleventh vessel
  • Cruise lines sue to block tax
  • US steel drives Lakes surge
  • Smit heavy lift not for sale
  • Swedish officers threaten strike
  • LA expands 'cold ironing'
  • Deltaport tackles congestion
  • US fines operator for bypass
  • Scheldt dredging agreement signed
  • Marina to manage safety inspections
  • Brostrom adds Dunya tankers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 21, 2005
  • Horizon Lines mulling IPO: Report
    Largest U.S.-flag ocean carrier in discussions with investment banks to underwrite offering, according to Wall Street media reports.
  • Feds changing truckers' hours of service rules
  • Hong Kong retains box crown
  • Strike over at India terminal
  • EU irks U.S. with sanctions plan
  • Westwood, Star to coordinate on U.S.-Asia routes
  • Seaboard Marine buys ship from Sirius
  • FedEx adds 'hotshot' Mexico service
  • ICTS Europe acquires maritime security company
  • Vietnam to build cargo vessels
  • Singapore sues ship owner over collision

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 21, 2005
  • Seven weeks to 'dig out' of Vancouver's Delta storm
    Vancouver's largest terminal, Delta Port, is predicting a seven-week slog to overcome the container-backlog caused by a combination of bad weather and railcar shortages.
  • New berths ease Dalian congestion concerns
    The two new berths that will be operational at Phase II of Dalian Container Terminal this July will ease the pressure on the port's handling capacity, said a terminal executive.
  • Customs seize contraband in HK waters
  • Genoa PA starts PSA evaluation
  • Channel dredge at Busan New Port brought forward
  • Rotterdam Port Authority's steep pay-rises get round opposition
  • Norfolk Southern lifts USEC intermodal embargo
  • Sydney continues growth trajectory
  • Napier to double container quayline
  • SBB Cargo aims for profitability in 2005
  • Seaspan charters newbuild to CSCL
  • Marseilles workforce back investment strategy
  • Hanjin Shipping aims to halve debts in 2005
  • Correction: Evergreen Group subsidiary signs Ningbo deal

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 21, 2005
  • Target doubles its money
    A Greek bulker owner is trousering $39m in profit on assets it held for 18 months.
  • Stelmar makes it official
    New OSG acquisition formally withdraws its listing from New York Stock Exchange.
  • US bans master for a year
    Coast Guard marshals originally thought drunk captain might be terrorist.
  • NAT adds another suezmax
    New York listed company pays $68.25m for 1998-built vessel.
  • Cargo coup for Cosco
    Chinese giant says 2004 volume up 23% as teu total jumps to 4.66m.
  • Prisco wins again
    Another record year for Russian tanker owner's cargo volumes in 2004.
  • Smit mulls fleet sale
    Dutch salvage giant may offload the 160 vessels in its transport and heavy lift division.
  • Henschien will not appeal
    Bergen marine insurance broker abandons costly battle to recover missing funds.
  • Crewmen found dead
    Six bodies have been recovered close to the location of the Pioneer Naya sinking.
  • Tanker rates sink again
    Tonnage/cargo balance working in charterers' favour as Middle East Gulf VLCC market weakens further.
  • Thumbs up for Izar
    European Commission backing for plan to rescue Spanish state shipbuilder could sound death knell for civil orders.
  • French ambush aframax
    One Teekay ship has been arrested and forced to pay for the sins of another.
  • Sales boost for Hanjin Shipping
    Korean boxship owner expects 8% rise in turnover during 2005 as Asia drives demand.
  • Brostrom takes Turkish tankers
    Swedish owner will operate Suay Umut's eight products carrier newbuildings.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 21, 2005
  • OSG completes takeover of Stelmar
  • Hanjin plans for another record year
  • Med Shipping extends two West Coast South America services to U.S.
  • Hatsu targets transatlantic
  • CMA CGM may enter more ships under British flag
  • Westwood, Star Shipping to share space in Pacific
  • IMO urges Ridge to allow U.S. shore leave for seafarers
  • Delta Air Lines loses $5.2 billion in 2004
  • Continental Airlines suffers $363 million loss
  • World signs record wet lease with EVA Airways
  • Western Hemisphere airlines to reduce fuel burn through RVSM
  • Coast Guard investigates barge explosion in Chicago waterway
  • Econocaribe promotes Roycroft to Mid-Atlantic sales manager
  • FMC revokes 4 OTI licenses
  • CBP offers C-TPAT training
  • USDA to review 2 trade assistance requests
  • Antwerp passes 6 million TEUs for first time
  • Montreal box traffic up 9% for 2004

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 21, 2005
  • Farstad/Aker LoI extended until Monday
    Farstad Shipping has until Monday to decide to order two UT 751E PVSs for just over NOK 500 million at ...
  • Marianne Lie gets a deputy
    The Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NSA) has appointed the 51-year old lawyer/economist J'rgen Vatne as new Deputy Managing Director ...
  • ESPO sees problems with EU port directive
    European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) will propose a series of amendments to the draft EU directive on access to port ...

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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
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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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