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September 28, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Rewarding career awaits in maritime industry: Cheow Tong
    THERE are vast opportunities available in Singapore now for a rewarding career in the maritime industry, said Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong yesterday.
  • Asian freight rates down on thin trade
    THIN demand prior to a week-long holiday in China is weighing on benchmark Asian shipping rates after they spiked in the middle of last week, regional brokers said yesterday.
  • Striking French shipping workers block oil ports
    STRIKING French shipping workers, angry about the planned privatisation of state maritime company SNCM, yesterday blocked access to the Lavera petrochemicals complex and the oil port of Fos-sur-Mer, a local union official said.
  • Forum to discuss wages, shortage of skilled seamen
  • Horizon Lines raises US$125m in IPO
Strait Talk
  • Making money in the good, and not so good, times
    TOMORROW is World Maritime Day, an event which will be celebrated by the International Maritime Organization at its London headquarters.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Rewarding career awaits in maritime industry: Cheow Tong
    THERE are vast opportunities available in Singapore now for a rewarding career in the maritime industry, said Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong yesterday.
  • Asian freight rates down on thin trade
    THIN demand prior to a week-long holiday in China is weighing on benchmark Asian shipping rates after they spiked in the middle of last week, regional brokers said yesterday.
  • Striking French shipping workers block oil ports
    STRIKING French shipping workers, angry about the planned privatisation of state maritime company SNCM, yesterday blocked access to the Lavera petrochemicals complex and the oil port of Fos-sur-Mer, a local union official said.
  • Forum to discuss wages, shortage of skilled seamen
  • Horizon Lines raises US$125m in IPO
Strait Talk
  • Making money in the good, and not so good, times
    TOMORROW is World Maritime Day, an event which will be celebrated by the International Maritime Organization at its London headquarters.

Sched Netweb site
  • China updates textile export quota transfer rules
  • TSA relieved about lack of congestion at US west coast ports
  • Beijing-Fujian expressway to open this year
  • Guangdong accounts for 39pc of China's ASEAN imports in August
  • K + N invests in greater Leipzig region
  • New cranes go into action in time for peak season at Port of Savannah
  • Second Xuancheng-Hangzhou railway to open next year
  • Boeing, IAM reach tentative agreement on three-year contract
  • Dragonair sees cargo volumes, passenger numbers climb in August
  • China Airlines revises 2005 financial forecast
  • Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific expand code share agreement

Exim Indiaweb site
  • TSA to approach Asia-US freight shippers to discuss options
  • John Fredriksen, the wealthiest Norwegian shipping tycoon
  • Shreyas World Navigation of Transworld Group launches 1st newbuild
  • Asia freight rates up on strong grain, ore demand
  • Switzerland emerges largest source for imports this fiscal!
  • CII takes a constructive mission to Qatar
  • DCI chief allays ecological fears: Sethu project
  • 3 Kerala ports in various stages of implementation
  • FFFAI elects new team for 2005-07
  • S-E Rly hauls record freight, earns 35.5 pc more
  • Uncertainty over DEPB scheme will impact exports, warns SRTEPC chief
  • Indore SEZ: Focus now on strategic partnerships
  • 1 lakh jobs from SEZs seen
  • Move to amend labour laws for state SEZs
  • Move afoot to streamline & simplify foreign direct investment policies

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
  • Vancouver Port Authority and TSI Terminal Systems ink agreement
  • New JAL Cargo services
  • Kombiverkehr's Mozart-Express III offers more departures
  • Norbert Dentressangle: sales up, profits down in first half of 2005

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
  • Post-Katrina cruise ship deals face probes
  • QBE buys British Marine
  • Garex on expansion trail
  • US to pay to scrap more ships

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
  • Noble reports rig breakaways, damage
  • No damage to Tidewater vessels
  • Horizon Lines lowers its IPO sights
  • Rita damages rigs, platforms

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Striking seafarers seize SNCM ship at Marseilles
    STRIKING SNCM seafarers seized one of the company's ships in the port of Marseilles yesterday and sailed for Corsica after running a gauntlet of tugs sent to prevent it leaving its berth.
  • QBE's surprise $204m bid for British Marine shakes up P&I market
    IN one of the biggest surprises in maritime insurance of recent years, major insurer QBE has swooped to buy the highly successful protection and indemnity and hull cover provider British Marine, writes James Brewer.
  • Enterprise scheme sees firms jump on Singapore bandwagon
    ANOTHER 20 shipping companies from across the globe have committed to operating from Singapore through the Approved International Shipping Enterprise Scheme.
  • Jones Act waived again to free up fuel delivery
    THE Jones Act has been waived for the second time in a month in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita, so as "to remove obstacles to fuel distribution".

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
  • EMSA preparing refuge 'visits'
    THE European Maritime Safety Agency is preparing to inspect EU port plans for places of refuge and waste reception facilities
  • Horizon closes whittled IPO
    HORIZON Lines begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange today after completing a severely discounted initial public offering
  • Mærsk settles oil log case
    AP MØLLER-Mærsk confirmed today that it has entered into a plea bargain 'under principles of corporate liability' with the US Attorney
  • Waste handling now a major issue
    SHIP owners and managers are blindly entering into a game of 'Russian roulette' with authorities because of ineffective or illegal oil-water processing systems
  • Garware to expand offshore fleet
    MUMBAI-based Garware Shipping has drawn up expansion plans and is in an advanced stage of negotiations with shipyards to buy offshore supply vessels
  • Redeployments set after storm
    ROYAL Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Lines have finalised their post-hurricane deployments, underlining the stark reality of long-term damage in New Orleans
  • No liability for Festival owner
  • Le Joola replacement arrives
  • Fuel surcharge splits operators
  • Kiperousa logs now a nav hazard
  • Greeks press Athens for action
  • Pacific lines demand rate increases
  • 'Silk Road' convoy set to roll
  • Spanish dockers call 4-day strike
  • SNCM anger over Butler backing
  • TTS Marine ties up with Dalian New

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
  • Charleston gets $63.7 million in spending
    State Ports Authority approves $63.7 million for new container-handling equipment, other terminal improvements.
  • Lines extend trans-Pacific surcharge
  • Plea deal for Maersk in oil log case
  • Waterways re-open after Rita
  • Horizon Lines reprices at $10 per share
  • Maersk's Houston base unscathed by Rita
  • Port of Beaumont re-opens after storm
  • Rita snarls Texas, La. rail lines

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
  • Switzerland rail cancels big rail projects, for lack of money
    Notwithstanding a long list of new projects, and plans to improve access to the new L'tschberg and Gotthard base-tunnels, Switzerland has announced it is limiting rail-investment, for lack of money.
  • Toronto trucking firms consider settlement proposals
    Nearly two dozen Toronto trucking firms are considering new contract proposals from disgruntled trucker owner-operators to end a violence-marred dispute that has reduced container flows at local intermodal terminals.
  • Brazilian shipbuilding sources tot up possible 15 orders
  • Rail JV sees NWS invest in China following HK withdrawal
  • UPDATED: US agencies clear up after Rita
  • Inchon invalidates contract with PH on Songdo New Port Development
  • Demonstration transit takes containers by Silk road
  • Beijing and Washington seek trade dispute settlement
  • Horizon Lines opens $125m IPO
  • Discrepancies in Indian textile export data continue
  • Trans-Asian Railway meeting being held in Moscow
  • BPA to open Tokyo office
  • CI launches classified ad site

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
  • Rita clears crude cloud
    Second Gulf hurricane is short-term boost for suezmaxes and other crude cargoes while products side remains hot, OMI braintrust tell investors.
  • Ticking off the Joneses
    US cabotage community appears to be losing patience with Bush administration's hurricane-related Jones Act petroleum waivers.
  • Minoan mired in the red
    Greek ferry operator still losing money in 2005, as compatriot owner Attica ups stake.
  • Greeks blast EC
    Shipping unions claim European policymakers have been undermining good work of IMO.
  • Filipinos warned on UK pay
    Officers' union tells crews working under the Red Ensign to check on minimum wage.
  • Hornbeck targets newbuilds
    US offshore owner wants domestic yards to bid for $265m series of supply ships and tank barges.
  • Saaremaa hails Ventspils route
    Estonian ferry owner says Latvian run has enjoyed promising start.
  • Horizon settles for $10
    US container line raises $125m in heavily pared down initial public offering.
  • French seek more war
    Insurance business that is, as Garex celebrates its 25th anniversary.
  • Dolphin eyes fleet expansion
    Indian offshore vessel operator planning to raise $34m with private share placement or bond issue.
  • QBE buys British Marine
    Australian insurance group makes 91st acquisition since 1982 with deal to swallow up marine insurer.
  • Frontline to re-join Intertanko
    The world's largest tanker operator has opted to rejoin the organisation of independent tanker owners.
  • ICG out of pocket?
    Irish government may refuse redundancy rebate cash as ferry owner seeks to replace costly crew.
  • Trico unscathed too
    US offshore owner says no vessels seriously damaged by Hurricane Rita.
  • Whoa!
    Carnival Ecstasy rides out Hurricane Rita in the Gulf of Mexico as it waits to enter Mobile.
  • Kirby escapes Rita rampage
    US barge operator says only 'minor damage' to several of its inland tanker barges from latest hurricane.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
  • TSA carriers push for higher rates to cover costs
  • New Caribbean Service Rate Agreement raises bunker surcharge
  • WITASS increases fuel surcharges
  • OMI to disclose tanker rates
  • Dragonair's cargo up 4.1% in August
  • FMC signs off on NVO service arrangements
  • GAO: CBP struggles with CDSOA claims
  • Florida honey industry tries to combat imports
  • Memorex renews contract with Kuehne + Nagel
  • Coast Guard reopens Gulf Coast waterways after Hurricane Rita
  • Maryland Port Authority names security director

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
  • Another Jones Act waiver
    Foreign flag have another chance to trade between US ports, a trade normally reserved for US flag vessels under the ...
  • Eidsiva sells another ro/ro
    Eidsiva has sold yet another ro/ro, the 3,800 lanemetres "Scan Carrier" to the charterer SSI on terms specified in ...
  • Eidesvik buys more in Green Reefers
    Kristian Eidesvik now controls 37.52 per cent of Bergen-based Green Reefers after another share acquisition by one of his ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
  • Japan seeks to mitigate high bunker prices
    A ministerial panel will consider measures to ease burden of high fuel prices on domestic industries.
  • New Orleans bunkering shrugs off Rita, Gulf prices rise
    Suppliers in New Orleans resuming operations with strong demand but wary over product supply as Gulf prices reflect refinery concerns.
  • Captain of vessel involved in bunker dispute charged
    Trader has put claim on fuel in Australian court after vessel was seized due to suspected illegal catch.
  • BP Marine event to address low sulphur, lubricant challenges
    Conference to focus on the implications for operators in the new low sulphur era, and examine marine lubricant challenges.
  • Evergreen goes ever greener
    Shipping giant has been praised for demonstrating 'great leadership' in its commitment to the environment.
  • MPA: Quality management standard to be published next year
    Conversion of the MPA's quality management for bunker supply chain to a Standard should be completed and published next year.
  • Rotterdam firm amid congestion
  • Japanese technology helps reduce fuel consumption
    NYK claims its water-emulsion equipment is able to reduce fuel consumption by 8.5% and cut down harmful emissions.
  • Oil transfer tankers detained in Malaysia
    Malaysian marine police detained two Indonesian tankers for illegally entering its territorial waters and carrying out a transfer of oil.

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