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November 24, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • EU to vote on dock liberalisation in January
    THE European Parliament is set for a January vote on a hotly contested Bill designed to liberalise cargo handling at European Union seaports after an inconclusive debate on Tuesday in the assembly's Transport Committee.
  • Dry bulk freight rates slip to 2-month low
    THE cost of shipping commodities such as iron ore and coal fell for a sixth consecutive day, reaching its lowest in more than two months, as ships available for November hire outnumbered cargoes.
  • Busan Port handles 1.1% more boxes in Oct
    HUTCHISON Whampoa Ltd, Hanjin Shipping Co and other operators of South Korea's Busan Port, the world's fifth-busiest, handled 1.1 per cent more containers last month, helped by growing trade with the United States and Europe.
  • Tanker freight rates seen extending last week's gains
  • Kuwait lends Bahrain money to build port
  • Man-made noise threatens marine mammals: report
Logistics
  • Logistics behind the glitz
    THE glamour of the catwalk, fashion spreads in glossy magazines and the ringing of cash registers in high street boutiques: these are the visible parts of the global garment business.
  • FedEx sees Asia boost from new China hub
    FEDEX Corp, the world's top air express shipper, expects a boost from its new China hub to be opened in late 2008, as the industry is set to benefit from a continuing inter-Asia cargo growth, a senior executive said recently.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • EU to vote on dock liberalisation in January
    THE European Parliament is set for a January vote on a hotly contested Bill designed to liberalise cargo handling at European Union seaports after an inconclusive debate on Tuesday in the assembly's Transport Committee.
  • Dry bulk freight rates slip to 2-month low
    THE cost of shipping commodities such as iron ore and coal fell for a sixth consecutive day, reaching its lowest in more than two months, as ships available for November hire outnumbered cargoes.
  • Busan Port handles 1.1% more boxes in Oct
    HUTCHISON Whampoa Ltd, Hanjin Shipping Co and other operators of South Korea's Busan Port, the world's fifth-busiest, handled 1.1 per cent more containers last month, helped by growing trade with the United States and Europe.
  • Tanker freight rates seen extending last week's gains
  • Kuwait lends Bahrain money to build port
  • Man-made noise threatens marine mammals: report
Logistics
  • Logistics behind the glitz
    THE glamour of the catwalk, fashion spreads in glossy magazines and the ringing of cash registers in high street boutiques: these are the visible parts of the global garment business.
  • FedEx sees Asia boost from new China hub
    FEDEX Corp, the world's top air express shipper, expects a boost from its new China hub to be opened in late 2008, as the industry is set to benefit from a continuing inter-Asia cargo growth, a senior executive said recently.

Sched Netweb site
  • Senator Lines starts new S China-Mid East service
  • CMA CGM reshuffles, renames round-the-world services
  • FPS names new chairman, executive committee
  • Chinese cargo vessel runs aground off Virginia
  • Port of Seattle approves budget
  • JIRA awards MOL with gong
  • LCAL orders Dreamliners
  • US$337m expansion plan for Chicago O'Hare Airport unveiled by DOT
  • Qatar Airways launches flights to Nairobi

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Zim Line opens India office
  • ONGC may soon bid to buy out Shell's Hazira LNG terminal
  • We'll go ahead with SCI stake sale-Baalu
  • GE Shipping delivers Handysize dry bulk carrier
  • KDS to adopt shipyard model to augment earnings at dry docks
  • Coordinator of Major Ports, Shipping Dept may be appointed
  • PPT may invite fresh tenders for 3 berths
  • Dock workers join Global Action Plan
  • TSA announces further freight rate hikes for 2006
  • Railways seeks stakeholders' views on transportation of containers by private companies
  • Disinvestment: Left parties now taking the 'right' direction
  • Moscow Region invites Indians to join hands with Russian businessmen, offers incentives

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New Virgin Atlantic Cargo Asia/Pacific head
  • Strong growth in port of Rotterdam
  • Emirates consolidating UK services
  • Kombiverkehr taking over ICA share from ICF
  • 72 t vehicles bound for Gothenburg
  • Gist reports mixed 2005 results
  • Port guidelines compromise rejected in Brussels
  • Kewill acquires Interchain

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2005
  • ESPO calls for ports directive to be scrapped and restarted
  • MOL consortium signs long-term LNG charter
  • MOL wins investor relations award
  • French Hydrographic Office approves pre-compiled chart data

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2005
  • Manitowoc Marine to build hot oil barge
  • Exmar orders further LNG regasification ship
  • $5.42 million TSV maintenance award

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2005
  • Northwest partnership purchases Tidewater
  • Coast Guard simulates mass rescue exercise
  • Port of Seattle opens new Cell Phone parking lot
  • Port of Olympia project nets funding in DOT bill
  • NYK developing new system to reduce fuel consumption

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Clipper plans $280m splurge on bulkers
    DANISH-Bahamian owner and operator Clipper is poised for a big pre-Christmas spend on a fleet of handysize bulkers at a cost likely to exceed $280m.
  • Owners give positive verdict on Brussels Erika 3 package
    MORE than a year behind schedule and after last-minute tinkering, the European Commission published its third package of maritime safety legislation yesterday. The industry verdict? Positive.
  • Barrot backs ports services
    European Union Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot said yesterday that he would persevere with the controversial port services directive despite attacks from all sides, writes Justin Stares in Brussels .
  • Imarex and NOS bunker derivatives move
    NORWEGIAN futures exchange Imarex and its clearing house partner NOS are to offer screen trades in bunker fuel derivatives from December 5, writes Neville Smith.
  • De Savary enters the Lion's Den
    FORMER Thamesport, A&P Appledore and Falmouth Oil Services boss Peter de Savary has been appointed chairman of Millwall Holdings, the AIM-listed company that owns Millwall FC, writes David Osler.
  • 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 23, 2005
  • AWB guarded over kickbacks scandal
    AWB Ltd managing director Andrew Lindberg today deflected questions about the company's involvement in the oil-for-food bribery scandal
  • New luxury condo ship plan
    ANOTHER luxury condominium vessel concept has emerged, seeking to follow in the footsteps of The World and previously announced plans by Four Seasons
  • Philippines will suffer as wages rise
    FILIPINO Shipowners Association president Carlos Salinas has warned that the continued increase in seafarer wages will hit the country's manning industry
  • Grounded tanker salvage continues
    SALVAGE efforts continue today to free the Liberian-flagged tanker Sperchios that grounded yesterday off the Puerto Rico port of Guayanilla
  • Cruise rebounds as fuel moderates
    CRUISE line stocks have rebounded as operating costs, especially fuel prices, moderated in the weeks since hurricanes Karina and Rita
  • Migrant smugglers sentenced
    FIVE convicted Dominican migrant smugglers were sentenced yesterday in a US Federal Court in Puerto Rico to a total prison term of 73 years
  • Bunker futures trading begins 5 Dec
  • Main engine failure: Greece, S Africa
  • Indian owners bid to stop strike
  • Marpol briefing approaches 100
  • Brazil cruise season bursts into life
  • Customs hits back over IT allegations
  • Turkish ports need better distribution
  • Turkey 'has never had it so good'
  • Latin leaders move ahead on orders
  • Prisco results boost share sale plan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2005
  • Maher Terminals seeking investor
    Largest marine terminal operator in Port of New York/New Jersey is seeking a strategic partner to help finance expansion.
  • FMC reviews goals
  • Setback for EU port deregulation
  • The Journal of Commerce offers teleconference on liner consolidation
  • U.S., EU sign interim wine pact
  • Bayport contracts on Houston agenda
  • Buyback for Norfolk Southern
  • Diana Shipping gets new vessel

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2005
  • SITC enters terminal construction business in Qingdao
    SITC Group in China will participate in the construction of a container terminal for the very first time, starting with the company's base in China's Qingdao.
  • Independent-minded Maher offer strategic minority stake
    US-based Maher Terminals are offering a minority stake to a strategic investor, but have ruled out any co-operation which could threaten their independence.
  • Owners look for New Year cheer as fall in activity could presage Xmas lull
  • Smit and unions to talk
  • Cargo migration could see ro-ro operators swap to lo-lo
  • Patrick profit slips
  • Visakha terminal touts clear quays
  • Box line consolidation hits Shipping Australia
  • Ukrainian mainports in race to end of 2005
  • New free trade zone at Inchon Port
  • Delmas and MOL to continue E. Africa service after PONL departure

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2005
  • Diana chops 1m shares
    Company heads into tepid equity market with smaller hopes.
  • Broker jumps from Clarkson's to SSY
    World's largest dry cargo house beefs up derivatives team again in Singapore.
  • Europe targets the substandard
    New EU maritime safety plan floats idea of 'European flag,' plus more banned ships.
  • Stolt-Nielsen serves up fish stake
    Chemical owner to dispose of portion of Marine Harvest in IPO slated for first-half 2006.
  • Ganger Rolf to sell NSA share
    Soon to be merged TFDS and OVDS set to take over remaining stake in German agency.
  • MBC makes more
    Revenue lift and lower finance costs boost Malaysian owner's third quarter profit.
  • Varun denies stake-sale talks
    Share price sent soaring by rumours of Reliance interest in Indian owner's stock.
  • Lorenzo edges ahead
    Higher box volumes just outweigh cost increases for Philippine feeder company.
  • Manitowoc to build barges
    US shipyard group seals deal for up to two hot-oil vessels for Harley Marine.
  • Simon says deal done
    UK ports operator signs up Norfolkline for another service calling at its Humber Sea Terminal.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2005
  • IMO chief addresses shipping's role in society
  • Senator Lines starts South China-Middle East service
  • Dole buys new reefer units
  • MOL signs LNG charter agreement
  • Shandong vessel makes first call to Shantou
  • Coal shipments on Great Lakes improve in October
  • Lufthansa lowers fuel surcharge
  • LAN Cargo names Florida sales director
  • ABF promotes three execs
  • Mallory Alexander names Treadwell to development group
  • Spero to lead CBP on temporary basis
  • BIS's McCormick heads to India
  • Honeywell unit picks Schneider Logistics to manage shipping
  • Kuehne + Nagel names Kolbe CIO
  • Ozburn-Hessey hires Honious as engineering vice president
  • Port of Olympia secures intermodal funding
  • Short sea carrier to start U.K.-Netherlands service
  • Goltens buys Nyland Maritime in Norway

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2005
  • Swedish tonnage tax decision delayed
    The Swedish tonnage based tax system investigation will file a proposal in January next year. A decision can then be ...
  • Confusion over ports directive in Parliament
    The debate in the EU Parliament's Committee on Regions and Transports on the EU Commission's proposal on a new port ...
  • South African service sold to Mitsui
    A.P. Møller-Mærsk has made an agreement with Japanese Mitsui OSK Line for the takeover of P&O Nedlloyd's South ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2005
  • Houston finishes quiet, prices steady
    Prices move little as demand falls ahead of US Thanksgiving long weekend.
  • Freeport bunkers by barge only
    Refinery re-opens first loading terminal, but vessel traffic limiting bunkers to barge delivery.
  • DOE & API: Latest US inventory figures
    US inventories of crude and key products rose last week.
  • Hong Kong ready for MARPOL Annex VI ratification
    Hong Kong on course to submit the legislation next year, but its potential SECA status is less clear.
  • Imarex to enter $60 billion bunker fuel derivatives market
    Imarex says it will be the only global market place offering electronic trading of bunker fuel derivatives with straight-through clearing.
  • Rotterdam bunkers little change despite overnight crude gains
  • Bunker supplier seeks listings in Johannesburg and London
    Bunker supplier to list on the Johannesburg stock exchange on November 25 may also consider a listing in London to fund ambitious future expansion.
  • Repsol reports rise in Peru volumes on back of Chile shortages
    Supplier reports benefits from shortages in the Chilean market, discusses South American expansion.
  • Algeciras volumes rise, supplies at anchorage surge
    In the period January to September, bunker volumes in Algeciras have risen significantly, with supplies at anchorage rising 25%.

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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
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Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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