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November 29, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • London needs extra £60b to upgrade transport system: CBI
    BRITAIN's transport system needs an extra £60 billion over 10 years in public and private funds to improve aging infrastructure and meet growing demand, the country's biggest business group said.
  • Smit workers cancel strike after labour pact reached
    WORKERS at Smit Internationale NV, a Dutch provider of port towing services, have cancelled a planned 48-hour strike after their unions reached a new labour agreement.
  • Oil-tanker rates may level out after last week's 6% drop
    THE cost of shipping crude from the Middle East to refineries worldwide on 2 million barrel oil tankers may level out after last week's 6 per cent decline as a surplus of tonnage offsets an increase in bookings for December.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hamburg Sud to replace RTW service with Trident from February
  • We will overcome market obstacles, says MOL
  • NYK invests in Cygnus
  • SAL seeks `clear timelines' for Melbourne channel deepening
  • Suzhou 1st to implement faster customs clearance in YRD
  • Chinese companies invest in N Korea port project
  • MAS' 737 order may not take off
  • UPS sets sights on new Asian routes
  • British Airways explores alliance with American
  • Korean carriers to cut fuel surcharges

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MOL acquires P&O Nedlloyd's South Africa trade routes
  • DP World acquires Kalmar empty container handlers for Jebel Ali Port
  • Hamburg S'd to revamp 2 services on Asia-North & South America route
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquires mega boxship, christens it Kyoto Express
  • K + N named 'Seafreight Forwarder of the Year'
  • Susheel Kumar panel to review plethora of taxes shipping industry pays
  • AEPC seeks upward revision of drawback rates on all apparel items
  • Mundra Port's first SPM opened with great fanfare
  • Developmental potential of Azhikkal port
  • Business plan: ChPT extends deadline for bids
  • MbPT extends tender deadline for offshore box terminal
  • Railways ready to cut entry fee for pvt. companies eyeing container transportation business
  • CBEC transforming from regulator to service provider, asserts Parande
  • Now it figures. Industrial credit growth began in 2003-04
  • Deutsche Bahn AG confirms buyout of BAX Global Inc.
  • India, Korea sign 6 memoranda of understanding
  • 4 textile parks approved
  • Off-balance sheet exposure of banks up by 60 per cent

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Meyer in Hellmann Night Star Express promotion
  • More boxes, less oil in first three Gothenburg quarters
  • Another round of fuel surcharge decreases
  • Lubecon Lines offering hinterland services to Russia
  • Lagermax Prague joining 24plus
  • Christian Salvesen building Amsterdam logistics centre
  • Barrot to battle unsafe vessels
  • RedPrairie acquires RangeGate

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
  • Irish unions plan protest over Irish Ferries crisis
  • Hamburg Sud goes it alone with Trident service
  • EC blocks subsidy for further Fincantieri newbuilding

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
  • Greenbrier shifting work from Canadian facility
  • Harley Marine orders barge from Manitowoc Company
  • Crowley vessels awarded environmental achievement nod
  • Port of Everett dock project nets $995,000 grant award
  • Weekly rail freight traffic posts up/down numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • DP World finalises knockout P&O bid
    Almost 170 years of independence for P&O, perhaps the grandest brand in the maritime industry, could be about to end with a bid worth more than £3bn from Dubai Ports World.
  • US mercenaries to hunt African pirates
    PIRATES operating off the Horn of Africa, who this weekend released a hijacked Ukrainian bulker and crew, will be hunted down by a crack force of US mercenary marines in the pay of the Somalian government.
  • German rivals in Europe-Australia duel as Hamburg Süd confirms solo service
    HAMBURG Süd is to go solo with its own service between Europe and Australasia via the US rather than join forces with compatriot Hapag-Lloyd.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
  • Irish Ferries: way ahead still unclear
    IRISH Ferries managers, who spent the morning in talks with Ireland's Labour Relations Commission, admit they have no idea when normal operations will resume
  • Charter shortfall hits Navios
    BULK operator Navios Maritime Holdings saw profits cut by 39% during its the third quarter on a smaller chartered-in fleet
  • Smit talks only partially successful
    SMIT Harbour Towage workers in Rotterdam have reached agreement that averted the threat of 48-hour strike action, but colleagues in salvage and heavy lift have not
  • Irish Ferries managers in crisis talks
    IRISH Ferries' management has been in talks this morning with Ireland's Labour Relations Commission in a bid to resolve what has become a national dispute
  • Venezuela unveils infrastructure revamp
    VENEZUELA has announced a $100Bn infrastructure plan for the Zulia state funded by oil revenues, including a new deepwater port near Lake Maracaibo
  • Sub-continent awaits DP/P&O news
    INDIA'S shipping community is awaiting news of the imminent takeover of P&O Ports by DP World, Dubai's state-owned ports operator, with confirmation expected this week
  • Hajara confirmed as SCI chairman
  • Ship sales, dry bulk boost Norden
  • Chinese ports to list in HK
  • Indians plan Oregon demolition yard
  • US security firm to fight Somali piracy
  • Hopes fade for missing Chinese
  • Boxship charter rates under pressure
  • Marseilles appoints for revival
  • Peru, Chile sea dispute intensifies

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
  • P&O, Dubai ports deal said to be near
    Dubai Ports World said to be on verge of agreeing to takeover of P&O, the UK ports and ferry group, in a deal worth around $5.5 billion.
  • Hamburg Süd Trident replaces RTW service
  • DHL to hit U.S. goals
  • EU sees no WTO progress
  • Hurricanes to hurt U.S. exports
  • TACA confirms first 2006 tariff hikes
  • New Canadian port security funding
  • No change for USSEC fuel fee
  • DHL upgrades Pudong gateway

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
  • Hamburg Sud goes it alone to ANZ
    Hamburg Sud is to go its own way in the Australia-New Zealand/ECNA/Europe trades following the end of the ANZ Alliance in February, and launch its own six-ship, fortnightly service.
  • Third Smit strike in one week, though harbour towage resolved
  • Brazil to make boxes again
  • Toll fails to satisfy ACCC but extends Patrick offer at lower price
  • Korean port workers go on strike
  • Longer hours for truck gates at Vancouver box terminals
  • Business plans as usual for transatlantic carriers
  • MSC defers plan to operate larger vessels to India
  • Fesco announces Korea volumes
  • Deutsche Post expects Exel takeover by mid-December
  • Westport's expansion plans show confidence in volume growth

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
  • Repeat issuers see shares dip
    Stock prices for dry bulk player Diana Shipping and Jones Act stalwart Maritrans take a dip as both owners trot out repeat offerings.
  • A neverending lawsuit
    Peter Tavoulareas prevails in latest skirmish with Tsavliris over 1991 salvage of the Atlas Pride.
  • Nassco delivers third suezmax
    San Diego shipbuilder has handed over third BP tanker with final vessel in series tabbed for late 2006.
  • OMI builds charter book
    Connecticut owner finds three-year deals with Navion and Total at robust $22,000 per day for two handymax units.
  • Pirates free Panagia
    Seizure of ship off Somalia comes to a peaceful end after 39 day ordeal.
  • Oceania expands again
    Del Rio and Watters line up a fourth vessel to join fledgling cruise company in 2007.
  • Navios numbers nosedive
    Profitability of Angeliki Frangou's bulk carrier operation takes a hit as fewer ships trade at lower rates.
  • Marco signs for Cochin run
    UAE ferry owner likely to start Indian service by end of December.
  • Farstad goes West
    Norwegian offshore shipowner to build platform supply vessel at domestic yard.
  • Cleanup takes a year
    Victory declared in $175m battle against the Athos I tanker spill on the Delaware River.
  • One down, three to go
    Smit reaches pay deal with towage workers but other staff still threatening strike action.
  • Supply ship duo for Vroon
    Dutch owner adds to offshore fleet with order at Galatz in Romania.
  • Talks due in ferry crisis
    Irish Ferries staff and management head to Labour Relations Commission for separate talks to end strike.
  • Dubai Ports ready to swoop
    P&O share price shows volatility as Middle East port operator prepares formal bid.
  • Jinhui takes a tumble
    Drydockings and sluggish freight market leads to 37% fall in third quarter profit.
  • Non-delivery costs hit Braila
    Romanian yard in the red after setting aside money to settle court case.
  • Israel Corp up again
    Sammy Ofer-controlled company profits further from Zim's boxships in first nine months.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
  • Hamburg Sud responds to end of round-the-world loops
  • China Shipping receives two 4,250-TEU ships
  • New Zealand inspects all containers from Russian Far East
  • CCNI names Burger Line French agent
  • Goltens names Friedberg president of worldwide service
  • Cargolux receives 14th 747-400 freighter
  • TNT expands in UAE
  • GF-X reaches booking milestone for Asia, Middle East
  • Turnbull quits Swire group

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
  • Abandoned ship on auction
    The ageing Russian owned freighter "Silva" will be sold on a forced auction at Esbjerg on December 15. 2005. This ...
  • DFDS buys replacement ferry for the North Sea
    DFDS has purchased the French ferry "Val de Loire" for take over from Britanny Ferries in March 2006. The ferry ...
  • Kystlink suffers from cost over-run
    Higher than expected costs to the tune of NOK 25 million in the second half of 2005 has forced Langesund ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2005
  • PDVSA admits service problems, aims to improve
    Venezuela's sole bunker supplier PDVSA Deltaven admits that some of its service has been lacking as it responds to accusations of poor staff availability and barging problems.
  • Oil prices fall as US reopens after holiday
    US crude prices move lower on forecast for modest heating oil demand.
  • New ownership could boost Lintec's position
    Reports say independent bunker fuel testing firm Lintec has been bought by global laboratory services giant Intertek Caleb Brett.
  • UAE supplier says onshore storage is the way forward
    Bunker supplier in Khor Fakkan, near Fujairah, says offshore storage will soon become a thing of the past.
  • Two Asian countries take seats in IMO council
    IMO Council elections last Friday saw two Asian countries take seats to become council members.
  • Singapore: Onshore oil stocks fell last week
  • Singapore's bunker sales up 5.4% in October
    Singapore's October bunker sales improved from September and sales of 500 cst bunker fuel hit record level.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
ASSOCIATIONS
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
PORTS
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
SHIPPING
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
PORTS
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
SHIPYARDS
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
TRADE
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
PORTS
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
PORTS
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
SHIPPING
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
SHIPPING
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
PORTS
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
SHIPPING
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
PORTS
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
SHIPPING
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
PORTS
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
SHIPPING
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
PORTS
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
SHIPPING
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
LOGISTICS
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
SHIPPING
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
SHIPPING
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
PORTS
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
PORTS
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
LOGISTICS
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
CRUISES
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
PORTS
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
INFRASTRUCTURE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
PORTS
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
CUSTOMS
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
SHIPPING
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
PORTS
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
LOGISTICS
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
YACHTING
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
SHIPPING
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
PORTS
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
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COMPANIES
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
NEWS
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
SHIPYARDS
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
MARITIME SERVICES
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
PORTS
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
INDUSTRY
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
LOGISTICS
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
PORTS
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
PORTS
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
PORTS
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
PORTS
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
AVIATION
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
PORTS
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
PORTS
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
PORTS
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
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