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April 28, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New Malaysian coast guard to start patrolling in June
    MALAYSIA's new coast guard will hit the water in June, just as pirates in the region began staging increasingly daring attacks, including a hijacking and bungled million-dollar-cargo theft over the weekend.
  • M'sia warns private armed escorts
    ANY ship providing private armed escort services to merchant vessels in the pirate-infested Malacca Strait will be detained, a top Malaysian security official said in remarks published yesterday.
  • Canada port gets go-ahead for new C$530m terminal
    CANADA has given the go-ahead for a new C$530 million container terminal at its northern-most port city of Prince Rupert, as container terminals up and down the lengthy North American coastline literally burst at the seams with surging Asian imports.
  • Asian dry bulk rates dip to 3-month low

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA-CGM doubles profit in 2004
  • Sinotrans, Wan Hai to launch China-Taiwan services
  • Anti-terror measures pay cargo crime dividend, says TT Club
  • Mandelson reaffirms EU support for Asean
  • PHA commission delivers Bayport, environmental, real estate matters
  • MOL to expand Japan-Thailand service to 3rd loop
  • OOCL to establish office in Italy
  • DFDS Transport acquires Haring Aircargo
  • Saudi Arabian Airlines orders Embraers
  • QantasLink expands Canberra services
  • Hactl wins International Transport Award

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India & Montenegro to identify areas for maritime cooperation
  • Steering group formulating cruise tourism policy'Minister
  • Used Aframax tanker joins Mercator fleet
  • Ginger exports total 13,000 tonnes in 2004-05
  • US not to impose anti-dumping duty on Indian PET
  • Handicrafts exports register 25 pc growth in 2004-05
  • Seminar speakers suggest wider role for TAMP
  • Bombay Natural History Society seeks detailed studies on Sethusamudram project
  • Rail, road link sought to improve Chennai Port's performance
  • 10 pc capital subsidy scheme for textile processors may be notified by May
  • Maharashtra seeks Centre's nod to export 17.5 lakh bales of cotton
  • 12.5 pc VAT on sale of DEPB licences likely
  • Exim Bank makes Rs 258-cr. profit in 2004-05
  • Kamal Nath releases book in Hindi dealing with international business
  • Fieo to hold interactive meet with envoys of cis countries on Sat.
  • Draft accounting standards for companies ready
  • Workshop on ex-im financing on April 30
  • L. B. Singhal appointed ED of Services Export Promotion Council
  • Seminar on VAT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • New record highs on USEC, resupply dates uncertain
    Tight avails force prices up to record levels.
  • Russia: Shipyard bid could mean new terminal
    The auction of a stake in Russian shipyard Baltiyskiy Shipbuilding Plant could mean the construction of a new bunker terminal on the site.
  • Rotterdam market soft late morning
  • Hong Kong: Barge capacity insufficient for demand
    Good avails and strong demand reported in Hong Kong, but barge availability insufficient.
  • Reports: IBIA says too little research into low-sulphur fuels
    While most would agree that more research is needed on the economic and technical impacts of the use of low-sulphur fuels, experience will be the best test, reports said today.
  • BP net profit surges
    Net profit at BP surged 29% for the first quarter of this year, riding on soaring crude oil prices.
  • Hefty penalties on late delivery of tankers
    Failure to deliver five tankers on time costs an Indian shipping company $6.8 million in cash compensation.
  • Bunkerworld Americas team welcomes new member
    Bunkerworld has further strengthened its dedicated global news and price coverage with the addition of Guy Wilson-Roberts to its editorial team in Vancouver, Canada.
  • Vancouver: Two suppliers with barges in drydock
    Tight barge scheduling, with two barges out of action until at least the end of the week.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Hogan Transport selects Trip Alert from IDSC
  • Part privatisation of Bulgaria's inland shipping industry
  • Kuehne + Nagel reports good start to 2005
  • Single wagon transport Germany-Czech Republic: Brno terminal closed
  • JAL Cargo withdraws J Freight from WOW network
  • Conferences increasing IFP
  • Aer Lingus appoints new chief executive

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Crew assaulted in Iraq robbery
  • LPG ships boost Exmar
  • SSY pulls out of Singapore JV
  • TEN sells two handymaxes
  • MOL links with RCL and SITC in new service

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Study finds Port of Vancouver, BC economic engine for region
  • CBP set to enforce new rules for truckers
  • Car explosion in Iraq claims Coast Guard Auxiliarist
  • FMC putting end to Chinese shipping restrictions
  • MarAd releases latest cruise statistics

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • B&H targets Oslo listing to raise $110m for expansion
    B&H Ocean Carriers could raise up to $110m through a share issue as the American Stock Exchange-listed company plots further expansion of its fleet of product tankers and combination carriers.
  • Seatrade ousts United Reefers Pool founders in 15-ship buyout
    Seatrade Reefer Chartering has snapped up 15 ships in the United Reefers Pool in a surprise move which also sees the two original pool founders out of the reefer business, writes Helen Hill.
  • Industry group savages ISO over 'discredited' security standards
    IN AN unusual display of cross-industry unity, six leading shipowner and shipper associations have issued a withering critique of the International Standards Organisation technical committee's approach to crafting new standards for supply chain security, writes John McLaughlin in New York.
  • Genmar shields its US staff with 'change control' scheme
    GENERAL Maritime, the New York tanker specialist that has attracted the takeover attentions of John Fredriksen's Frontline, has taken steps to protect its employees in the event of a change of control of the company, writes Tony Gray.
  • Danish ferry scrapping scandal deepens
    DENMARK'S Kong Frederik IXdemolition scandal deepened yesterday with reports that two more aged Danish ferries were headed for the the scrap yards of India, writes Andrew Draper.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • India frames guidelines for pilotage
    THE Indian government has framed guidelines to ensure navigational safety and greater competency in pilotage services, in response to an acute shortage of pilots
  • Lloyd Triestino gets China license
    LLOYD Triestino, the Italian affiliate of Taiwan's Evergreen Group, has been granted a licence to open a fully fledged branch office in Mainland China's Shenzhen city
  • China to build new box terminal
    CHINA is planning to build a new deep-water terminal at Sandu Au in the south-eastern Fujian province to take in the biggest container ships
  • Tug mate facing criminal charges
    CRIMINAL charges were lodged yesterday against the first mate of the tug Evening Tide following the spill in April 2003 of 327 tonnes of oil in Buzzard's Bay in the US
  • Fluvia buys Vopak barges
    FLUVIA Holding has acquired all the shares in Vopak Vegoil Barging, Vopak Vegoil Barging Germany and Vopak Mineral Oil Barging Hamburg
  • Samudera, Evergreen extend link
    SAMUDERA Shipping and Evergreen will extend their joint China Shuttle Service, which links Shanghai and Hong Kong with South-East Asia, to the Indian Sub-continent
  • SCT calls on box importers to help
  • Coatings costs rise yet again
  • Samskip increases reefer facilities
  • Renewed interest in Murmansk
  • Feeder ship operators vulnerable
  • Bush-Chavez relations deteriorating
  • SNCM 'being brought to its knees'
  • Gas carrier released after 17 days
  • Top predicts strong market in 2006
  • Security breach feared at Pasir Gudang

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • NS earnings jump
    First-quarter net income increased 23 percent to $194 million from $158 million a year earlier.
  • MOL's Hayashi to retire
  • Shippers, carriers protest ISO process
  • NY-NJ port speeds up ExpressRail timetable
  • Court lifts injunction on China safeguard petitions
  • Port-security bill advances in California
  • PMA promotes Hennessey
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen to launch direct service to Mideast
  • Earnings surge at International Shipholding
  • Taiwan lifts ban on US apples

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Grand Alliance denies Europe port calls debate is stalling VTE deal
    A Grand Alliance source has denied that P&O Nedlloyd's (PONL) failure to conclude a deal with PSA Corp in Genoa is due to its inability to deliver on promises regarding Ceres Paragon.
  • EU urges self-restraint from Beijing over surging textile exports
    EC trade commissioner Peter Mandelson has urged China to adopt self-restraint to prevent any retaliatory actions taken by the EU countries against its low-priced textile exports.
  • Feeder drought to put squeeze on mainline operators and fuel charter market
  • CMA CGM eyes entry into South American cabotage market
  • Bonner gives details 'fast track' cargo security lanes
  • Yantian Port Group and ProLogis develop Yantian logistics park
  • MOL launches third loop to Japan-Thailand service
  • Kuala Lumpur may revive postponed rail upgrades
  • China and GCC FTA talks make positive start
  • Heung-A increases shares in overseas affiliates
  • Li Kelin first Shanghai Shipowners' Association president

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • DryShips profits bulk up
    Earnings leap on higher charter rates and better fleet utilisation.
  • Brostrom remains on the prowl
    Swedish tanker owner eyes more consolidation in products sector after announcing bigger first quarter profits.
  • $1.77!
    New York's General Maritime unveils first 'full-payout' dividend to shareholders while making $68.5m in first quarter.
  • Arlington underperforms
    Analyst lowers forecasts for Stena vehicle after first-quarter numbers disappoint.
  • Strait talking
    Malaysia forms new enforcement team to fight piracy and terrorism in the Malacca Straits.
  • Sale saves Concordia
    Profit from tanker disposal lifts first quarter result for Swedish owner.
  • MOL ups dividend
    Company revises annual payout after pledging to distribute 20% of earnings.
  • Srab turns it around
    Small Swedish tanker owner moves out of the red in first quarter.
  • Bergen Yards eyes Varna
    Norwegian yard group needs Black Sea shipbuilder for hull construction.
  • Belships battered by bulkers
    Freight rate decline chops Oslo-listed owner's first quarter earnings.
  • Concessions for SNCM
    Government suspends job cuts at French ferry owner after strike action.
  • MMM interims jump 50%
    But figures would have been better but for the off-hire of two ships in second quarter due to repairs.
  • SembCorp justifies share hike
    Marine group posts another rise in profits as share price continues to flourish.
  • U-Ming invests for success
    Taiwanese owner boosted by soaring investment returns and healthy bulker market in 2004.
  • TEN confirms ship sales
    Tsakos Energy Navigation expects to book profit of $8m on disposal of product tankers Pella and Dion.
  • Profits jump at Exmar
    LPG brings home the bacon for Belgian gas carrier owner as LNG continued to suffer lack of cargoes.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Asia/U.S. alternative route via Suez gains support
  • CMA CGM unveils growth plans, investments
  • Hayashi steps down as senior executive of MOL
  • Döhle Group buys Swan Container Line outright
  • CNF names Stotlar CEO, Williford leaves Menlo
  • Airbus "superjumbo" makes maiden test flight
  • Continental applies to start Houston/Buenos Aires flights
  • FMC reviews 7 OTI license applications
  • C.H. Robinson profits surge
  • TNT Logistics signs with AT&T for voice networking
  • AMA changes name, hires Dockman as head of transportation group
  • Port of Vancouver, B.C. moved C$43 billion worth of goods in 2004

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Broström reports profit boost
    The Göteborg-based tanker owner/operator Broström reports a SEK 136 million (EUR 14.9 million) after-tax profit for the ...
  • Two ex-Scandlines ferries to Alang
    Friday last week two ferries was sold from the Dubai-based Marwan Shipping & Trading to an Indian shipbreaker. That is ...
  • Samskip acquires cold stores
    Icelandic Samskip acquires seven cold stores companies from one of Europe's leading specialists in reefer logistics, Dutch Kloosterbroer Group. This ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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
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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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