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November 9, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA shortlisted to bid for Pakistan port's operation
    PSA International is among four shortlisted terminal operators bidding for a 40-year concession to operate Pakistan's first deep-water port, including container and multi-purpose cargo handling, a report said.
  • Somalian Islamist forces free ship from pirates
    FORCES loyal to Somalia's powerful Islamist movement stormed a ship hijacked by pirates off the Somali coast, freeing the vessel and its crew after a fierce gunbattle, a maritime source said yesterday.
  • Europe's TUI seen posting lower Q3 earnings
    TUI AG, Europe's largest travel company and the owner of the Hapag-Lloyd shipping line, may report today that third-quarter profit dropped as lower Asian freight rates and higher fuel costs weighed down its marine division.
  • Torm Q3 pre-tax profit rises, but misses forecast
  • New York mud finally defeats USS Intrepid

Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line, Yang Ming to upgrade Asia-Mediterranean services
  • MOL to upgrade intra-Asia container service from S Korea
  • TNT logistics unit sale complete
  • TSA sets up executive committee to lead group
  • Evergreen vessel named ship of the year
  • Yuchai Group to build a new logistics park in Nanning
  • Asiana commences Guangzhou-Seoul service
  • FedEx drops Airbus A380s in favour of Boeing 777s
  • Volga-Dnepr transports 95,000 tonnes of air cargo from Jan-Sept

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI incharters 3 brand new ships for idx & Hyper Galex services
  • Exim Bank credit for Hungary
  • Fresh look at import price of edible oil soon
  • Indo-German trade posts 35 pc growth in April-Oct.
  • JDN signs MoU for dredging Dighi port to 12.5-m draught
  • Goodearth seeks green signal to build shipbuilding yard at Cuddalore
  • PL signs 50-year concession pact with MMB
  • Chidambaram hints at tax cuts after greater compliance
  • FM asks banks to gear up to finance 3rd-largest economy
  • Scrap special addl duty on ELS cotton imports-SIMA
  • STC, FCI spat on high demurrage charges payment worsens wheat import imbroglio
  • CBDT tightens norms for issue of tax refunds
  • Booming economy spawns more billionaires than in China

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Envirotainer names Thomas Persson as CEO
  • "UAL Antwerp" calls at port of Antwerp
  • Volga-Dnepr delivers cargo from UAE to Russia
  • German government agree to sell Deutsche Bahn minus track
  • Inditex launches logistics platform in Le'n

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
  • Islamic Militia rescues hijack ship
  • Box boat kept out of US port
  • K Line in capesize deals with Baosteel
  • Union in EU ferry jobs campaign
  • Exmarraises euros75.2m
  • Singapore-flag ship rescues yachtsman

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
  • Eagle Bulk inks newbuilding contracts
  • CH Offshore places AHTS order in Japan

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
  • Port of Everett Deputy Director leaving position December 31
  • Transportation Services Index shows increase for month of September
  • EVER SUPERB wins honor as top ship for 2006
  • TSA making leadership changes by adding Executive Committee
  • California Maritime Academy offers security awarness course

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Georgiopoulos to bide time on acquisitions
    GENERAL Maritime chief executive Peter Georgiopoulos has said the company will use its $1bn war chest to 'pick people off', but only when ship prices come off the boil.
  • Regulators and yards slammed by Pacific Basin boss
    RICHARD Rawlinson, general manager for newbuildings at Hong Kong bulker operator Pacific Basin, has hit out at the IMO and other regulators for their approach to environmental legislation.
  • Doubt cast on owners' call to reduce sulphur emissions
    THE managing director of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, Arthur Bowring, says the organisation has come to realise that its call for a 1% global cap in sulphur emissions from ships is probably not achievable in the foreseeable future, writes Mike Grinter in Hong Kong.
  • Thumbs up for dry bulk but box lines face more gloom
    PROSPECTS in the main shipping markets differ widely, with the most optimistic outlook in dry bulk and the most pessimistic in the container sector.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
  • Second waste shipment leaves Abidjan
    A second vessel loaded with toxic waste from combination carrier Probo Koala was scheduled to leave Abidjan for France yesterday evening
  • SCI ventures into port operations
    SHIPPING Corp of India (SCI) has entered a joint venture to bid for Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust's (JNPT) fourth container terminal
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
    BOTH bad weather and US Coast Guard vigilance are credited with a drop in the number of illegal Caribbean migrants attempting to reach Florida by sea this week
  • Pan United Marine delivers sterling results
    Pan United Marine Group, the Singapore shipbuilder and repairer, has delivered bullish 3Q results with net profit sharply higher at $8M
  • Torm raises earnings forecast
  • Le Joola: French judges close in
  • Baltic ferry and tour operators in tie-up
  • AISLive shortlisted for award
  • 'K' Line clinches Baosteel contract
  • MISC to ship LNG to China
  • Courage Marine 3Q profits soar
  • Japanese upgrade Asia-Med service

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
  • Democratic win expected to hold little change for House transport legislation
    Democrats win back the House, but officials expect transportation legislation to face same issues it did under Republican leadership.
  • Voters OK Calif. transport bonds
  • FMC chief Blust to lead container lessor group
  • Tacoma completes rail upgrades
  • Logistics spurs Deutsche Post net
  • PSA gets Chennai lease
  • "K" Line signs ore pacts
  • STX joins Galex service
  • Vietnam to join WTO
  • IMO reports Sept. piracy acts
  • Volga Dnepr revenues soar
  • Mumbai bidding approved

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
  • Rotterdam dockers return to work on promise of roster review
    ECT dockers resumed work early this morning, with the unions' promise to take the controversial new rosters back to the negotiating table, although ECT has not yet agreed to new talks.
  • "Force" remains with the larger sizes as charter market slips again
  • Ministry withdraws funding from Busan New Port development
  • Seaspan to raise further US$30.8m as underwriters exercise over-allotment options
  • US elections see successes for lawmakers focused on security and transport
  • MEPs to promote Latin American relations through new assembly
  • Tasman Orient reworks North Asian service
  • APMT concession signed for Bahrain
  • Santos to widen access, for deeper-draught vessels
  • Rokia cargo removal operations start today
  • Vostochniy celebrates its first month in the black since transit tariff increases
  • ZPMC to deliver Fremantle, Brisbane and POAL post-panamax cranes

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
  • Eagle orders Japan pair
    Eagle Bulk has emerged as one of the owners behind a mysterious IHI order for supramax bulkers.
  • Capesize coup
    Bocimar says it has fetched a strong $70m on sale of 10-year-old bulker.
  • Explosives found in Malacca Strait
    Indonesian police uncover mystery stash onboard Chinese vessel headed for Yemen.
  • Vinalines needs serious money
    Bill for Vietnamese owner's fleet expansion and other projects likely to be $3bn to 2010.
  • Donbas deal imminent
    Ukrainian steel company could take stake in Gdansk Shipyard by Friday, claim local reports.
  • Farstad stumbles
    Third-quarter net profit down slightly despite high North Sea rates as finance costs bite and vessel sales dry up.
  • Britannia misses target
    London-based bulk owner raises $30m less than planned in discounted bond issue.
  • Merwede makes it three
    Dutch yard to build another offshore support ship for Siem Offshore subsidiary.
  • Bulker grounds in Black Sea
    Fears of threat to environment quelled by Russian officials as inspection awaits break in the weather.
  • FFA bets floor STX
    Soaring bunker costs mixed with huge losses on forward freight agreements chop profit at South Korean bulker outfit.
  • Carnival to sell Eurobonds
    A weak dollar and a raft of European newbuilds send US giant to local market.
  • Storm no-show warms Torm
    Product tanker division boosted in third quarter by largely unrealised fears of another strong hurricane season in US.
  • Namsung in new HK link
    Korean boxship owner launches feeder service to Hong Kong and China.
  • Minaminippon building new yard
    Japanese shipbuilder targets new facility in Oita to expand capacity.
  • Somali fighters storm hijacked vessel
    Islamist troops recover UAE general cargoship seized last week off Somalia.
  • Up and down for Diana
    Decreased freight rates and increased expenses take the shine off a 2% profit hike at Greek dry bulk owner.
  • Vinashin wins big in-house order
    Vietnam shipbuilder's Dung Quat and Bach Dang yards to built 20 bulkers for state-run transport affiliate.
  • Danaos dips
    John Coustas-led boxship and bulker owner sees profits fall in debut set of results since US listing.
  • Profit cut at Kawasaki Kinkai
    Japanese bulker and ro-ro owner boosts six-month revenues, but earnings fall by more than a third.
  • TBS profits slide
    Higher operating and finance costs impact third quarter results at US-listed tweendecker specialist.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
  • TORM's 3rd quarter profit flat
  • Maersk to switch Charleston with Savannah on East Med loop
  • Thomas is new CEO at Ocean Africa
  • FedEx dumps A380s for Boeing 777s
  • UPS to offer three international express shipment options
  • Volga-Dnepr revenue up 55%
  • WTO approves Vietnam as 150th member
  • PWC Logistics appoints Simon as Europe CEO
  • Sheeran picked to head UN's World Food Program
  • MOL partners with Cal Cartage
  • Expeditors' 3rd-quarter profit up 32%
  • EGL's 3rd quarter profit up 2%
  • Airwan International joins United Shipping
  • APM Terminals awarded Bahrain concession
  • ICTSI's 3rd quarter net income up 25%
  • YICT gets loan for expansion
  • Baltimore terminal to install OCR technology

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
  • Ports to ban use of fuel oil bunkers
    Aggressive pollution reduction measure targeting 0.2% sulphur distillate fuel for all ship engines from next year.
  • Panama plans bunker market changes for 2007
    Industry bunker cluster shortly considering recommendations for regulatory and infrastructure improvements.
  • Refiners release product into bunker market
    Japan has ample supply, but demand remains thin.
  • Green light for Baltic refinery deal
    Polish acquisition of Lithuanian refinery approved by EU regulators.
  • Bunker prices hit profits, but prospects are good
    Ship operators draw comfort from falling fuel prices.
  • Odfjell banks on better Q4
    Tanker owner hopes for improved bottom line in the final quarter as bunker price burden looks set to ease.
  • Singapore bunker demand dries up
    Player says there is 'panic' in the market as buyers fail to respond to low offers.
  • Q3 triumph for Asian owner despite 112% rise in bunker cost
    Freight rate recovery boosts Q3 result for Asian owner, while another struggles in same period.
  • Rotterdam bunker market stable due to firm barge market

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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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
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
INDUSTRY
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
SEAFARERS
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.
TRADE
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
TRANSPORTATION
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.
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SHIPYARDS
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
TRADE
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%
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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)
SHIPYARDS
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
TRUCKING
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
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
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
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
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
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
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
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.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
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.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
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
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
MEETINGS
"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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
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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