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December 13, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Exchange opens regional office in S'pore
    FOR the first time in its 260-year history, the Baltic Exchange has opened its first office outside London, making Singapore its new Asia-Pacific base as it seeks to be more responsive to the demands of the surging dry bulk and tanker markets in the region.
  • PSA vying for Yangshan Port phase 3
    PSA International is hot on the heels of several port investments with one almost in the bag and a big one in China being keenly pursued with global heavies like Hutchison Port Holdings and Dubai Ports World.
  • DP World sells US ports to AIG
    DUBAI's giant port company, DP World, sold off its US holdings on Monday to the American International Group , bringing to an end a contentious deal that left a bitter taste for Middle East investors.
Strait Talk
  • Salvors: Saving the environment and not just ships
    THERE was a time, not so long ago, when the priorities were clear when a ship was in trouble; save the crew and then, if possible, the ship.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Exchange opens regional office in S'pore
    FOR the first time in its 260-year history, the Baltic Exchange has opened its first office outside London, making Singapore its new Asia-Pacific base as it seeks to be more responsive to the demands of the surging dry bulk and tanker markets in the region.
  • PSA vying for Yangshan Port phase 3
    PSA International is hot on the heels of several port investments with one almost in the bag and a big one in China being keenly pursued with global heavies like Hutchison Port Holdings and Dubai Ports World.
  • DP World sells US ports to AIG
    DUBAI's giant port company, DP World, sold off its US holdings on Monday to the American International Group , bringing to an end a contentious deal that left a bitter taste for Middle East investors.
Strait Talk
  • Salvors: Saving the environment and not just ships
    THERE was a time, not so long ago, when the priorities were clear when a ship was in trouble; save the crew and then, if possible, the ship.

Sched Netweb site
  • AIG buys six American CTs from Dubai's DP World
  • US warehousing giant ProLogis expands at Dailian port
  • Yangshan CT3 investment draws interest from top operators
  • Shenzhen's and Hong Kong's box volume trends disputed
  • NOL's year-to-date revenue down 7pc, but volume up 7pc
  • EC approves state aid for Maersk's German shipyard
  • Central, Eastern European markets to fuel growth in logistics industry
  • November proves record cargo throughput month for Hactl
  • China to rank first in global airfreight market: Airbus
  • DHL opens first foreign logistics office in Tibet
  • Korean Air starts Incheon-Qingdao freight service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Rate restorations from Jan. 1
  • SC upholds pulses export despite ban notification
  • GMB identifies 3 new port sites: SUTRAPADA, MAHUVA & KHAMBHAT
  • Mos zeroes in on Tuticorin, Ennore & Kakinada
  • Port workers bent on Dec. 14 strike
  • Baalu inaugurates dredging in Adam's bridge area
  • L&T bags Delhi airport face-lift deal
  • Forex reserves rise by $ 2.707 bn
  • ICL & NPIL vibe with ex-im trade to celebrate success
  • TT Club offering nuke & bio-chem terrorism cover
  • GTI takes initiative to form Nhava Sheva HR Forum

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Gazeley names new marketing director
  • TT Club offers nuclear and biochemical insurance
  • Finnair to upgrade network
  • SystemPlus extends fast services
  • TNT Logistics renamed Ceva Logistics
  • IRU supports call to withdraw EC proposal on supply chain security

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • AIG buys DP World's US terminals
  • Baltic opens in Singapore
  • MOL's new Russian training scheme
  • BW Gas sells LNG ship
  • NYK boss advises Panama Canal Authority

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • BP to charter first U.S. Shipping NASSCO newbuild
  • Northrop Grumman cooperates with aluminum boat builder
  • Carnival orders newbuild for Costa
  • DP World finds buyer for U.S. port operations

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Troubled TOP Tankers faces two class action lawsuits in New York
    TWO class action lawsuits seeking damages for alleged violations of US securities laws have been filed against TOP Tankers.
  • Port 'targets' in Brussels secret list confusion
    BRUSSELS ministries contradicted each other yesterday on the European Union's 'critical infrastructure protection programme'.
  • Costa takes up $491m option from Fincantieri
    CARNIVAL-owned Costa Crociere has taken up an option on a second cruiseship to be built by Fincantieri.
  • Shipping groups express concern about EC maritime Green Paper
    SHIPPING has expressed profound reservations over the thinking underlying the European Commission's Maritime Green Paper.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
    Stowaways are having a much harder time crawling aboard US-bound vessels in the ports of the Dominican Republic, a conference was told last week
  • Carnival takes another option
    CARNIVAL Corp has exercised an option for Costa, pushed off one for Holland America Line and left a third for Carnival Cruise Lines unmentioned
  • No delight for Turkish diplomacy
    PORT relations between Turkey and Cyprus have become confused following zigzag diplomacy that has failed to advance Turkey's bid for European Union membership
  • Torm to boost shareholder value
    DS Torm, the listed Danish bulk shipping company, has agreed to review how to generate more shareholder value after discussions with its biggest shareholder
  • India considers higher LNG price
  • EU approves Peel Ports deal
  • India, Pakistan to sign protocol
  • Hurtigruten sells older tonage
  • Spanish owners try, try again
  • Korea needs more LNG ships
  • Carnival confirms TUI talks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • DP World leading list of Hamburg bidders
    Dubai firm has emerged as a leading contender to acquire a sizeable stake in HHLA, top container stevedore at Hamburg.
  • Mexico will some keep U.S. apple duties in place
  • JoC, Integration Point to host free trade webcast
  • U.S. trade gap narrows
  • Gain for Seaway traffic
  • Horizon amends credit facility
  • Norfolk Southern to spend $97M on intermodal
  • Trailer Bridge wins Ford pact
  • TNT Logistics renamed
  • Montreal requiring box seals
  • India plans port spending

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • Japan's Fair Trade Council calls for anti-trust immunity abolition in wake of EU regulatory changes
    Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has said it will take a fresh look at shipping line's anti-trust immunity following a report released by Japan's Fair Trade Commission last week.
  • Asian invasion could follow Toll terminal and rail asset sale
    The Toll Group is considering spinning off its Patrick Terminals and Pacific National rail interests by placing them in a managed trust, to free up cash for aggressive Asian expansion.
  • OOIL deal pumps up DPW's US asset fire sale
  • Vietnam sets date for WTO accession
  • Chinese port restrictions hinders firework exports
  • APL cuts Oakland IT staff as jobs move closer to Singapore home
  • JICT workers start industrial action over employees benefits
  • PIL extends NZ interests with agency acquisition
  • Deputy moves into Oakland's vacant executive director role
  • Updated: DP World sells US facilities
  • Tensions rise as army is brought in to keep the peace in Bangladesh
  • CMA CGM gets interim order aimed at silencing Jacque's brother Johnny
  • PSAI step into Gwadar following DPW's exit from the tender
  • NOL says volumes continue to go up and revenues down

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • Genmar cover up
    New York owner confirms two more aframaxes fixed on charter, bringing period commitment to 55% heading into touch-and-go 2007.
  • Sultans of spin
    Teekay Offshore's public offering set to price at target Wednesday in another deft spinoff of assets by Vancouver owner.
  • Horizon reloads revolver
    US-flag liner operator increases revolving credit facility by $25m as part of senior credit reshuffle.
  • Top gets popped
    How US-listed Top Tankers is fast becoming shipping's favourite legal pinata.
  • Nordseewerke cuts a SWATH
    German yard to build two Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull revenue cutters for federal customs.
  • Drugs seized on passenger ferry
    UK customs recover '500,000 of cocaine after search of car on P&O's Pride of Bilbao.
  • Beltest breaks silence...just
    Lack of "unsolicited offers" for shareholding in Torm keeps market waiting and share price falling.
  • Steamship at standstill
    Financial breakeven in prospect as rising P&I claims wipe out healthy investment return.
  • Cruise Costa lotta
    Fincantieri picks up another $556m order from Carnival's Italian subsidiary.
  • RAL rues late delivery
    Greenland boxship line sees chartered-in ship detained in Morocco
  • Chowgule orders in Japan
    Indian panamax owner signs for a smaller unit at Saiki Heavy Industries with options for four more.
  • Russia to sell yard stake
    Federal Property Fund to auction 20% slice of Amur Shipyard in Primorsk.
  • Cala eyes Maltese yard
    US corporation wants to buy Marsa Shipyard to build "underwater" cruiseships.
  • Hurtigruten sells two
    Specialist-cruise outfit considering sale of newer coastal unit after two more vessels leave fleet.
  • CSDC offloads tanker quartet
    Another China Shipping Group (CSG) subsidiary takes handysizes as new vegetable oil regulations loom.
  • TMM storing up profits
    Mexican tanker owner adds warehousing firm to boost pre-tax earnings.
  • Baltic branches out
    London-based Exchange seeks to cater to Asian clientele with new regional office in Singapore.
  • Singapore steps up box checks
    US-bound containers will be more closely screened for nuclear material from January.
  • US holds Athenian tanker
    Captain X Kyriakou among three ships stopped over suspected oily water separator violations.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • U.K. Shipping Minister asks for comments on EC maritime Green Paper
  • Grimaldi fails to convince Finnlines shareholders
  • Interest in TORM cools
  • Yang Ming re-charters 3,129-TEU ship from Danaos
  • Trailer Bridge wins Ford contract
  • Growing ocean trade hard on the ears of marine mammals
  • GAC South Africa opens Saldanha office
  • Canada signs first ever air transport agreements with Croatia, Serbia
  • UPS looks to cut another 650 jobs
  • NCBFAA gets full FIATA membership
  • Coyne Airways to serve Caspian via London, Cologne
  • Cathay moves 9.3% more freight in November
  • United renews U.K. cargo general sales agency contract with Globe
  • Kyocera awards BAX Global warehouse management system contract
  • Icelandic air cargo joint venture to move fish
  • Norfolk Southern to spend $1.34 billion in 2007 on capital improvements
  • GM to sell Vector interest for $85 million
  • Schwab: "Mixed record" for China on 5th anniversary of WTO accession
  • TNT now CEVA Logistics
  • Korea plans logistics fund
  • Israeli shippers seek compensation from government
  • Taco Bell distributor gets clean bill of health
  • Kent to lead DHS outreach to Congress
  • OH Logistics leases Indiana warehouse
  • Sphinx Egypt joins Worldwide Project Consortium
  • Lanier's comments make a splash
  • Montreal makes seals mandatory on inbound containers
  • Port of Busan dredging study commissioned
  • Panama Canal adds NYK Line chief to advisory board

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • Hurtigruten Group sells two vessels
    Hurtigruten Group has sold the 6,257 grt Narvik, built 1982, to Norway's Young Seamen's Christian Society (Unge Sjømenns Kristne Forening ...
  • IACS questions IMO decision
    IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) is not satisfied with the adopted IMO-standard for coating, reports Lloyd's List. IACS ...
  • Approval of STS transfers at North Cape
    Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (Statens Forurensingstilsyn) has approved ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of Russian gas condensate in two fjords ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • Auxiliary engine fuel rule conference call scheduled
    California ARB looking for discussion and input ahead of 2007 implementation.
  • Mixed bunker picture as crude slides
    US prices and avails vary port-to-port as year end approaching.
  • Chinese supplier to open Singapore unit
    One of China's newly-approved bonded bunker suppliers to open Singapore trading base.
  • Strong interest in Chemoil's shares
    Heavy oversubscription reported for shares offered to the public.
  • Major expansion for Amsterdam terminal
    Valero LP unit sets out plans to boost storage capacity and oil product loading facilities.
  • Rotterdam barge trade quiet as congestion continues
  • Oil prices down on warmer US weather
    Market remains uncertain what to expect from Thursday's OPEC meeting.
  • Talk of another shortage in Korea
    Bunker traders anticipate tight availability next week, oil refiners think otherwise.

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