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May 15, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Satellites may track ships to fight terrorism: IMO
    THE world's supreme maritime body said last Thursday it was reviewing new proposals to track suspect ships by satellite to fight terrorism and prevent the movement by sea of illicit material such as weapons of mass destruction.
  • Shipping gains may double by 2008: TUI
    TUI AG, the German travel operator that bought over CP Ships last year, said shipping profit will more than double by 2008 as the acquired company is integrated more quickly than expected and freight rates recover.
  • More money for ports security needed: US lawmakers
    LAMBASTING the Bush administration for lax protection at US seaports, House of Representatives lawmakers acted last Thursday to increase spending on port security by US$448 million more than last year.
  • Kuehne & Nagel sees 2006 profit matching Q1 rate
  • Persian Gulf oil-tanker rates may rise; bookings gain
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    MISC Bhd said fourth-quarter profit dropped 70 per cent.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Satellites may track ships to fight terrorism: IMO
    THE world's supreme maritime body said last Thursday it was reviewing new proposals to track suspect ships by satellite to fight terrorism and prevent the movement by sea of illicit material such as weapons of mass destruction.
  • Shipping gains may double by 2008: TUI
    TUI AG, the German travel operator that bought over CP Ships last year, said shipping profit will more than double by 2008 as the acquired company is integrated more quickly than expected and freight rates recover.
  • More money for ports security needed: US lawmakers
    LAMBASTING the Bush administration for lax protection at US seaports, House of Representatives lawmakers acted last Thursday to increase spending on port security by US$448 million more than last year.
  • Kuehne & Nagel sees 2006 profit matching Q1 rate
  • Persian Gulf oil-tanker rates may rise; bookings gain
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    MISC Bhd said fourth-quarter profit dropped 70 per cent.

Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line quells overcapacity fears in annual report
  • NYK and Yamato form alliance to enhance logistics services
  • Manzhouli to build international logistics park
  • Higher bunker, inland transport costs drive NOL Q1 net profit down
  • US Port of Vancouver to install jumbo harbour crane
  • Cathay Pacific sees cargo volume rise 3.8pc in April
  • Singapore Airlines reports profit
  • Royal Brunei starts flying to Ho Chi Minh

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Globelink WW India scores a six!
  • Tide turning for another Alang bound 'toxic' ship
  • IGTPL brings about notable improvement in RGCT performance
  • CONCOR offers volume discount scheme for FCLs at ICD-Pithampur from June 1
  • Ircon to re-lay tracks in Liberia
  • Rising interest rates squeezing logistics players' bottomlines
  • Rlys haul 58 m tonnes of freight in April
  • Global consultants to be appointed to weave handloom export strategy
  • Feasibility report on Mumbai's 2nd airport sent for approval
  • India climbs 10 notches up competitiveness ladder
  • Gujarat cotton growers seek share of export earnings
  • Assocham sees need to amend SEZ rules
  • CII wants import duty on second-hand construction gear hiked
  • GAIC to make things easier for big houses to export farm products
  • IMC's ERTF to hold training programme on FTP & procedures
  • Seize the hour to foster trade & investment, urges Lavin

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 12, 2006
  • Alexander Liehske new port of Sassnitz development manager
  • APL launches Pacific China Express (PCX)
  • Emirates passes 1 million t hurdle
  • Kombiverkehr offers more trains from Hamburg to Hungary
  • Pirelli and TNT Logistics continue partnership

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 12, 2006
  • MOL Logistics wins green ISO certification
  • USCG warns on recalled hand flares
  • Camillo Eitzen profits drop
  • NOL sees profits slide

Marine Logweb site
  • Oglebay Norton sells six lakers

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2006
  • TSA works with Coast Guard on new transport ID program
  • Command of Neah Bay station changing hands for Coast Guard
  • Citizens manning VHF radios fill Coast Guard communications gap
  • Vancouver, USA port commission Oks purchase of Cadet facility
  • US rail freight numbers have up, down April

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Yard risk revamp due as losses mount
    LONDON underwriters are about to launch a substantial revamp of the 18-year-old standard clauses for shipbuilding risk as the speciality lurches from dispute to dispute and sustains heavy losses.
  • NI launches bulk carrier safety drive
    PEDDLING statistics that show heart-warming improvement in bulk carrier safety is a failure of conscience, according to the Nautical Institute, writes Hugh O'Mahony.
  • LNG sector hits back at Marsh's premium increase warning
    INSURANCE broker Marsh's suggestion that premiums on liquefied natural gas carriers are poised to increase because insurers no longer view the sector to be as watertight as previously believed has drawn fire from a pair of senior executives in the US.
  • Rotterdam aims to be halal goods hub
    BOTH MISC Integrated Logistics and the port of Rotterdam are targeting the emerging market for halal logistics estimated to be worth as much $25bn a year worldwide.
  • MOL profits dip despite income rise
    MITSUI OSK Lines suffered a sharp drop in profits from container shipping in the latest fiscal year as costs soared.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 12, 2006
  • Japan tonnage tax 'distant prospect'
    THE introduction of a tonnage tax in Japan could save Japanese owners ¥95Bn ($850M) in tax annually, a conference in Tokyo was told yesterday
  • Brazil forced to reassess gas imports
    BRAZIL needs to reassess its gas import capability after Bolivian president Evo Morales accused energy major Petrobras of acting illegally and unconstitutionally
  • Quintana seals transformative deal
    QUINTANA Maritime has confirmed the purchase of 17 bulkers for $735M, drastically increasing its fleet size from the current 916,000dwt to 2.3Mdwt by mid-2007
  • PDV ships are part of $70Bn expansion
    FURTHER details have emerged of PDV Marina's $1.3Bn agreement with Chinese builders to construct 18 oil tankers to carry crude between Venezuela and China
  • Transneft facing hostile takeover bid
    RUSSIA'S state-owned oil pipeline agency Transneft could be taken over if a merger plan advocated by a faction of former federal transport officials gets Kremlin approval
  • Santos port authority 'a cash cow'
    SANTOS port authority Codesp is variously a 'political football' or 'cash cow' for Brazilian federal interests, but the size of its debt has brought its future into question
  • Piriou to build yard in Nigeria
  • Sailings suspended as typhoon nears
  • Australian wheat shipment delayed
  • MOL posts first $1Bn results
  • Durban security lapses exposed
  • Clémenceau back in France next week

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 12, 2006
  • New Senate security bill introduced
    Senate panel leaders repackage transportation and supply-chain security legislation from 2005 in apparent challenge to GreenLane bill.
  • TSA wants one company to manage TWIC
  • EU scraps U.S. tariff plan
  • Costs sap NYK income
  • Port of Houston endorses Panama Canal expansion
  • Portland boosts budget
  • IPO for China port
  • Funding for Kingston expansion
  • Hub to split stock
  • Quintana to buy 17 ships

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 12, 2006
  • Transport Workers' card rollout continuing, with call to private sector
    Implementation of the proposed US transport-worker identity card (TWIC) has finally hit the fast track, with the Transportation Security Administration opening up competition for a 'single integrator' to take over.
  • China's MOC rules standardised THCs are 'non-binding'
    China's Ministry of Communications is requesting liner conferences allow their members to depart from the standardised THC stated in earlier conference notices.
  • NYK expects lower profits for FY2007
  • Jakarta invites private investors to fund six deepsea ports
  • North Korea to build one more container berth
  • CK Line and Taiyoung to run Korea/Japan service
  • US$23m boost for Libra Terminais
  • JN Port Trust floats tender for fourth container terminal
  • Vladivostok terminal increases throughput nearly 40%

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 12, 2006
  • Quintana nets Metrostar ships
    New York-listed Quintana Maritime of Greece splashes out $735m for 17 vessels in compatriot owner Metrostar Management's fleet.
  • Biometric IDs for Filipinos
    Manila claims it will be first among Asian labour suppliers to issue seafarers with new electronic cards.
  • Bunge jumping
    Stamatis Molaris-led Quintana has sold $191m worth of equity and revealed a suite of charters to Bunge on its whole new fleet.
  • Burnt offering
    If you are looking for a containership bargain then the Hyundai Fortune might be just the ticket.
  • India won't stop Blue Lady
    Cruise liner continues its journey to Alang but India's Supreme Court orders a committee report into the scrapping fiasco by July.
  • NYK at all-time high
    Japanese giant survives higher fuel prices to post record annual result, aided by impairment losses in previous year.
  • SNC builds shipbuilding
    Construction work accounting for 70% of revenues at busier Romanian shipyard.
  • More for NSCSA
    Profits still rising for Saudi VLCC owner after strong first quarter.
  • Steamship on course
    Surplus of over $20m achieved by P&I club despite claims from tragic Egyptian ferry and other major incidents.
  • Azuma in strong debut
    Newly listed Japanese bulker owner makes reporting bow with bigger annual profit.
  • Ceco counts cost
    Axel Eitzen's diversified shipping company pushed to lower first quarter net profit by interest expenses.
  • Greek fans trash ferry
    Disgruntled AEK Athens supporters go on rampage on Lane Lines ship after team loses cup final.
  • KLC kicks off lower
    Korean bulker and LNG player sees profits and revenues slide in first quarter.
  • Taiheiyo picks itself up
    Taiheiyo of Japan steadies the ship in the final quarter to turn around losses but sees annual profit slashed to a third.
  • Inui profit slips
    Full-year earnings down at Inui Steamship of Japan despite increased revenues and a positive third quarter.
  • Diana profits drop 20%
    US-listed Greek bulker player hit in first quarter as charter rates drop by one-third from last year.
  • Jutha numbers jump 100%
    With no worries over bunker prices Thai shipowner sees first quarter profits nearly double.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2006
  • Europe/South America carriers to raise northbound rates
  • NYK's profits up 29%, expects downturn for shipping
  • Delta posts $2.1 billion 1st quarter net loss
  • Lufthansa's 1st quarter net loss improves
  • American to raise fuel surcharge
  • United consolidates cargo, airport operations
  • Chemical group denounces rail fuel surcharges as unfair
  • Landstar to start warehousing business
  • IANA: Intermodal growth 6.3 percent in last quarter
  • RailAmerica's April carloads down 6.6%
  • U.S. farm groups warn Congress against striking ethanol import tariff
  • WFP restarts food aid program in North Korea
  • U.S. seeks to improve trade in environmental technologies
  • Movie industry tries dogs to sniff out counterfeit DVDs
  • REI breaks ground on Pennsylvania DC
  • IES launches extranet for centralized services
  • USAID publishes 2007 guidelines for Food for Peace program
  • FMC ruling revives NVO case against Alianca
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens Cancun office today
  • FMC to review 17 OTI license applications
  • TSA releases initial TWIC rule
  • Portland port commission approves 5% operating budget increase
  • Port of Vancouver USA approves new mobile harbor crane
  • Port of Ningbo courts U.S. trade

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 12, 2006
  • Mongstad/Sture threathened by tug strike
    Norway's major oil and product terminals at Mongstad and Sture in Western Norway are threathened by a tug strike from ...
  • Swedish administration reports solid profit
    The Swedish Maritime Administration, SMA, reports a SEK 120.1 million (EUR 12.8 million) profit for 2005. Half is placed in ...
  • New rules for alcohol use on board Danish ships
    A Danish law bill on alcohol limits at sea has been changed before being issued to the Parliament, Folketinget. Strong ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 12, 2006
  • US: Bunkers ride crude's peaks and troughs
    Prices moving with market fundamentals as week ending quiet.
  • Russian river shipments shrinking, but not ending
    Russian ministry official seeks to allay concerns and says dredging work will keep Russian oil products flowing.
  • Fuel costs prompt NYK to predict lower profit
    NYK reports 13% decline in operating profit in the financial year just ended, and predicts more of the same in the current year as fuel costs weigh heavy.
  • Rotterdam supplier takes steps to meet growing LSFO demand
    Increased interest prompts AFT Chemoil to dedicate barge to service the new LSFO market, where prices currently vary widely from port to port.
  • Quiet end to week in Rotterdam
  • MOL: Fuel costs will prompt 2006 profit drop
    Despite posting a profit increase for the fiscal year just ended, MOL predicts fuel costs will hit hard in the coming year.
  • Japan: April retroactive bunker price touches new high
    NYK will pay the highest price ever to Nippon Oil Corp for its April bunker fuel bill.
  • Thai-listed firm posts 51% drop in Q1 profit
    Thailand's sea-transportation firm attributes its profit drop to high bunker costs and low freight rates.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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
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DATABASE
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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
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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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