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November 3, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Berlian Laju Tankers eyes thriving offshore sector
    FRESH from its dual listing in Singapore, Indonesian-based Berlian Laju Tankers is eyeing the buoyant offshore sector with the aim of growing its nascent FPSO chartering business to make up 10 per cent of revenue within three years, as it pursues a multi-pronged growth strategy.
  • Cosco sees better rates, strong demand
    CHINA Cosco Holdings Co Ltd, an arm of China's top shipping conglomerate, expects a sustained recovery in global container freight rates and foresees demand staying strong in 2007, despite fears of a capacity glut.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Solas changes in the offing after ship fire
    THE UK Department of Transport last week published its full and final report into the fire onboard the cruise ship Star Princess after a seven-month investigation.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's largest shipbuilder, yesterday reported a 21 per cent increase in third-quarter net profit, boosted by a gain in new orders.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Berlian Laju Tankers eyes thriving offshore sector
    FRESH from its dual listing in Singapore, Indonesian-based Berlian Laju Tankers is eyeing the buoyant offshore sector with the aim of growing its nascent FPSO chartering business to make up 10 per cent of revenue within three years, as it pursues a multi-pronged growth strategy.
  • Cosco sees better rates, strong demand
    CHINA Cosco Holdings Co Ltd, an arm of China's top shipping conglomerate, expects a sustained recovery in global container freight rates and foresees demand staying strong in 2007, despite fears of a capacity glut.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Solas changes in the offing after ship fire
    THE UK Department of Transport last week published its full and final report into the fire onboard the cruise ship Star Princess after a seven-month investigation.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's largest shipbuilder, yesterday reported a 21 per cent increase in third-quarter net profit, boosted by a gain in new orders.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Berlian Laju Tankers eyes thriving offshore sector
    FRESH from its dual listing in Singapore, Indonesian-based Berlian Laju Tankers is eyeing the buoyant offshore sector with the aim of growing its nascent FPSO chartering business to make up 10 per cent of revenue within three years, as it pursues a multi-pronged growth strategy.
  • Cosco sees better rates, strong demand
    CHINA Cosco Holdings Co Ltd, an arm of China's top shipping conglomerate, expects a sustained recovery in global container freight rates and foresees demand staying strong in 2007, despite fears of a capacity glut.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Solas changes in the offing after ship fire
    THE UK Department of Transport last week published its full and final report into the fire onboard the cruise ship Star Princess after a seven-month investigation.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's largest shipbuilder, yesterday reported a 21 per cent increase in third-quarter net profit, boosted by a gain in new orders.

Sched Netweb site
  • STX Pan Ocean to start Gulf Asia service
  • 'K' Line Logistics sets up shop Down Under
  • APL CEO honoured for raising US transport inadequacies awareness
  • DHL Global Forwarding appoints Sam Ang vice president
  • Shanghai International's throughput up 23.2pc in Q3
  • MOL boosts India service
  • ANA leans towards conversion
  • AA welcomes HK-Ethiopia air services agreement
  • UPS to move Poste Italiane's global express shipments

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 43 pc rise in ABG Shipyard's Q2 net profit
  • Norway keen on maritime pact with India
  • Essar Shipping Q2 net profit rises by 24 pc
  • India again to seek WTO probe into US dumping duty on shrimp
  • Addl DGFT allays fears of metal scrap import curbs
  • Singapore offered 250 more items under CECA's tariff liberalisation scheme
  • JNP records box handling growth of 20 pc in April-Oct.
  • Govt initiates steps to clear wheat arrivals from ports
  • Baalu exhorts Major Port Trusts to go that extra mile to increase handling efficiency
  • CWC presents govt dividend cheque of Rs 7.86 cr.
  • Ministry starts online chat on SEZ policy
  • Inclusion of short-term borrowings in higher Tier-I capital limit may prove setback for exporters

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
  • Hassan new Emirates area manager Switzerland
  • Joint CMA CGM/IBM venture
  • BAWC to serve Shanghai and Hong Kong
  • Russian Railways guilty of restricting competition
  • TNT grows in Q3/2006

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
  • MOL's new India service
  • Aegean orders newbuilds in China
  • PEME "saves" American Club owners US$6m
  • Mission asks ports to help seafarers

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
  • PGS employees seized offshore Nigeria
  • Putin advocates shipbuilding "protectionism"
  • Trailer Bridge to move military cargo

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
  • Greenbrier breaks records with fiscal year net earnings
  • NCL Corporation orders two cruise ships from Aker Yards
  • Washington State Ferries to offer fee-based Wi-Fi service
  • Configuration completed for Boeing 747-8 freighter
  • Trinity Industries reports gains during third quarter

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Industry bulls see Chinese demand as market saviour
    BUOYANT prospects for the bulk and container shipping markets, especially in China, were laid out by a raft of speakers at the World Shipping (China) summit yesterday.
  • Co-operation is key among global players, says Ladyman
    CALLS for greater co-operation among players in the global shipping industry, support for seafarers and the development of a global navigation system were made yesterday by Britain's transport minister Dr Stephen Ladyman, writes Keith Wallis in Shenzen.
  • BP puts green policies first
    BRITISH tanker giant BP Shipping, in a radical move to tackle its "huge" emissions impact on the environment, is to put "green" chartering at the heart of its operations.
  • Suez Energy on course with Florida LNG plans
    Suez Energy's North American unit has received a preliminary green light from the US Coast Guard on its application to build a liquefied natural gas deepwater port in Florida, Reuters reports.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
  • EC warns liner conferences
    BENALMADENA 02 November ' Liner conferences face serious penalties if they ignore a new European Commission regulation banning traditional price-fixing agreements as being anti-competitive, warns competition expert Jorge Santiago Neves
  • Spot tankers fuel Teekay
    TEEKAY Shipping nearly doubled earnings in its third quarter, with revenues driven by its spot tanker segment
  • Brazilians angry over rate increase
    SHIPPERS in Brazil vented their fury this week at the $200 per teu rate increase imposed by four shipping lines on services between Brazil, the US, Asia and Europe
  • OSG rates rise on trading shift
    OVERSEAS Shipholding Group's earnings rose 26% on higher rates as shifting trading patterns from Venezuela and West Africa hiked tonne-mile demand
  • OSG sets stage for massive settlement
  • Managers advised on 120-day rule
  • Piracy report biased, says Chittagong
  • China Shipping in ship transfer deal
  • Germans show short-sea frustration
  • Stowaway drowns in Newark drama
  • Arctic navigation 'still not plausible'
  • BLT struggles on Singapore debut

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
  • U.S. ports escape peak congestion
    Nation's retailers say port, rail and trucking industries made it through the busiest period of the year without any significant box congestion.
  • West Coast containers fall from August peak
  • NOL halved profit in Q3
  • Orders boost Hyundai Heavy
  • Stowaway presumed drowned at Port Elizabeth
  • Security a tough sell to top managers: Survey
  • LAX cargo up 11%
  • Profit for United Airlines
  • i2 income stumbles
  • FedEx buys India partner
  • Box volume up at Nehru
  • Lines set St. Petersburg fee

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
  • UPDATED: Net effect of NOL's rate slump and rising costs is crash in profits
    Neptune Orient Lines reported a 53% year-on-year slump in its third quarter net earnings today, as the rate and cost squeeze continues to put pressure on carriers' income.
  • Crewman presumed dead as Swedish ship sinks in Baltic storm
    Swedish rescuers have called off the search for the last missing crewmember of the 431 teu ro-ro Finnbirch, which sank in the Baltic Sea off the Swedish coast last night.
  • Jakarta promises incentives to Lamong Bay investors
  • COSCO confident it can win Greek port open tender says Capt Wei
  • Kerala takes action to keep cargo flowing in face of trucker intransigence
  • Chittagong Port chairman disputes port's place in piracy rankings
  • Paranagua dredging dispute sees dredgers accuse port authority
  • Carriers say rate recovery will persist in 2007
  • Virginia Ports Authority set to unveil new executive director
  • Breakdowns hit Australian trades as volumes hit seasonal highs
  • Toll has six buyers for PN stake
  • Fesco creates vertically-integrated rail unit

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
  • Seaspan raises $200m
    Container line prices 10m shares at $21.50 to fund contracted newbuildings.
  • Maritrans deal near
    Florida company can retire this logo later in month if shareholders vote goes as expected.
  • $37m
    That is the amount OSG has now set aside to settle its waste-oil probe with US, dwarfing previous record payment of $25m by Evergreen.
  • Three more from STX
    OSG is taking trio of Korean products newbuilds from Greek owner Capital Maritime on 10-year bareboats for 2008 delivery.
  • Sovcomflot to quit Moscow
    Russian tanker owner plans to get close to the sea with new Venice of the North headquarters.
  • Faint praise for OSG
    Tanker owner's third quarter profit soars but not as much as market had expected.
  • Kodja Bahari in cry for help
    Indonesian yard begs government to help find finance to build eight tankers.
  • GulfMark makes record profit
    US offshore ship player posts best ever nine-month result as boom year continues.
  • NOL worse by half
    Profits down 51% in first nine months for Singapore containership operator as freight rates fall and bunker prices rise.
  • Rigs jack-up SembCorp
    Five-fold increase in rig building turnover pushes Singapore shipbuilder to one-third increased profits in latest quarter.
  • Stowaway 'drowns' in NJ
    Three captured in Port Elizabeth, fourth feared drowned in desperate escape bid.
  • Pinky not so perky
    Bharati-owned shipyard told to stop work on new yard in environmentally sensitive Goan village.
  • Jinhui back in Japan
    Acquisition-hungry bulker owner signs $61m deal for two supramaxes at Japanese yard Tsuneishi.
  • HHI higher in third quarter
    Korean shipbuilding giant posts strong profit to September on back of higher ship prices.
  • Ro-ro sinking claims two
    Crew member dies in hospital while another presumed dead as search called off after Finnlines-chartered ro-ro sinks off Sweden.
  • Victoria wins BC upgrade work
    Canadian yard seals deal to modify vessel replacing tragic Queen of the North ferry.
  • Forex lifts Teekay LNG
    Teekay gas carrier spin-off sees 40% jump in third quarter profits on foreign currency gains.
  • Calling International Rescue
    UK marine group James Fisher to buy the country's worldwide submarine rescue assets, which it already manages for the Royal Navy.
  • Wilson misses spot again
    Third quarter income off target as spot rates weaken though revenues increase on back of vessel purchases.
  • Genco profits inch up
    But Georgiopoulos bulker operation sees earnings per share dip compared to a year ago.
  • Minoan may keep Hellenic stake
    Greek ferry owner's directors reportedly undecided on sell-off of 33.3% of another big domestic operator.
  • Teekay doubles its money
    US-listed tanker owner sees third quarter net profits jump to almost twice those of a year ago.
  • B+H stumbles
    Costs of expanded fleet takes its toll on third quarter profits at US-based tanker and OBO owner.
  • ESL adds China-US link
    Emirates Shipping line is to take space on ZIM and Italia Marittima's US-Far East service.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
  • Lower rates see APL's profit slump 66% in 3rd quarter
  • Higher rates lift tanker companies' earnings
  • MTMC awards Puerto Rico contract to Trailer Bridge
  • Erickson new chairman of History of Containerization Foundation
  • Qantas backs A380 by taking options for eight more
  • TAM orders four 777-300ERs from Boeing
  • UAL posts $190 million 3rd quarter profit
  • IATA: Air freight growing below trend
  • Lufthansa to add Busan flights
  • Pilot Air scores record revenue
  • Continental's cargo up 1.1% in October
  • Carmichael stumps for states' power on high-speed rail development
  • U.S. Chamber report endorses GSP renewal
  • CBP extracts $10 million settlement from Pioneer Speakers
  • Samsung joins container security device partnership
  • Jacobson signs API for freight bill imaging
  • APM Terminals buys 61% of Dunkirk terminal
  • Report: Oakland-Sacramento barging plan needs taxpayer support
  • SCT commissions mobile crane for new feeder berth
  • Shipbuilding boom lifts Hyundai Heavy earnings

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
  • Bredford Dolphin back in tow
    Drilling rig Bredford Dolphin, which broke its tow in hurricane winds in the North Sea Tuesday evening, was back in ...
  • 13 rescued when Finnbirch sank in severe weather conditions
    The Swedish-flagged ro-ro vessel Finnbirch sank yesterday evening east of K'rehamn off 'land. There were 14 crew members ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
  • BP to cut ship emissions, vessel speeds
    Tanker company moving to address environmental impact after 'incredible' air pollution figures.
  • Montreal gets avails boost
    Supplier returning to market despite storage tank leak.
  • Panama offices closed Friday, Monday
  • Wärtsilä's Q3 pre-tax profits nearly double
    Wärtsilä says new vessel tonnage is approaching record and that high oil prices favour fuel oil power plants.
  • NOL sees profits fall as bunker prices continue to bite
    Group's bunker costs for year to date up $183 million compared to 2005.
  • Guernsey: Marine fuel taxation a big blow
    Exemption of diesel from new tax regime not yet certain.
  • Taiwan's refiner producing less bunker grade material
    Fuel oil imports continue as CPC works to meet bunker demand.
  • Rotterdam market remains stable into Thursday morning
  • Singapore fuel oil inventories jump
    Flurry of cargo arrivals sees stocks climb from eleven month lows.
  • BIMCO weighs into MARPOL Annex VI debate
    Shipping association advocates using distillates in SECAs and ports while allowing continued use of high sulphur bunkers at sea.

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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
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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
››› 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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