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July 19, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Leading shipping lines may impose war risk surcharge
    SOME of the world's leading container lines may start slapping a war risk surcharge for cargo transported to eastern Mediterranean countries as fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah rages on.
  • Oil loadings continue at Syrian ports despite M-E violence
    CRUDE loadings at Syria's ports continued without disruption yesterday despite escalating violence between neighbouring Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas, an official with Syria's state oil marketer said.
  • LPG shipping rates expected to rise 10%
    SHIPPING rates for liquefied petroleum gas , used to fuel cars and heat homes, will rise 10 per cent by the end of August, shipper StealthGas Inc said.
  • Shipments of coal at Newcastle port hit 9-month high
Strait Talk
  • New labour standard to dominate ship manning conference
    LAST year, the International Shipping Federation held its annual one-day Manning and Training Conference in London in October, so that its representatives could return hot foot from Geneva with the latest on the negotiations on the International Labour Organisation 'Super Convention'.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    A petroleum products tanker was detained on Monday at the Bangladesh port of Chittagong following a collision with a bulk carrier on July 12, an official from the Chittagong Port Authority said.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Leading shipping lines may impose war risk surcharge
    SOME of the world's leading container lines may start slapping a war risk surcharge for cargo transported to eastern Mediterranean countries as fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah rages on.
  • Oil loadings continue at Syrian ports despite M-E violence
    CRUDE loadings at Syria's ports continued without disruption yesterday despite escalating violence between neighbouring Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas, an official with Syria's state oil marketer said.
  • LPG shipping rates expected to rise 10%
    SHIPPING rates for liquefied petroleum gas , used to fuel cars and heat homes, will rise 10 per cent by the end of August, shipper StealthGas Inc said.
  • Shipments of coal at Newcastle port hit 9-month high
Strait Talk
  • New labour standard to dominate ship manning conference
    LAST year, the International Shipping Federation held its annual one-day Manning and Training Conference in London in October, so that its representatives could return hot foot from Geneva with the latest on the negotiations on the International Labour Organisation 'Super Convention'.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    A petroleum products tanker was detained on Monday at the Bangladesh port of Chittagong following a collision with a bulk carrier on July 12, an official from the Chittagong Port Authority said.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Leading shipping lines may impose war risk surcharge
    SOME of the world's leading container lines may start slapping a war risk surcharge for cargo transported to eastern Mediterranean countries as fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah rages on.
  • Oil loadings continue at Syrian ports despite M-E violence
    CRUDE loadings at Syria's ports continued without disruption yesterday despite escalating violence between neighbouring Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas, an official with Syria's state oil marketer said.
  • LPG shipping rates expected to rise 10%
    SHIPPING rates for liquefied petroleum gas , used to fuel cars and heat homes, will rise 10 per cent by the end of August, shipper StealthGas Inc said.
  • Shipments of coal at Newcastle port hit 9-month high
Strait Talk
  • New labour standard to dominate ship manning conference
    LAST year, the International Shipping Federation held its annual one-day Manning and Training Conference in London in October, so that its representatives could return hot foot from Geneva with the latest on the negotiations on the International Labour Organisation 'Super Convention'.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    A petroleum products tanker was detained on Monday at the Bangladesh port of Chittagong following a collision with a bulk carrier on July 12, an official from the Chittagong Port Authority said.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK's box throughput in June up 3.8pc
  • Cosco's HK throughput plunges 28pc in June
  • Fangcheng inaugurates container service to Japan
  • Port of Guangzhou defines its jurisdiction area
  • Sino-Mongolian Takesheken Pass to be expanded
  • Jardine Shipping sees bright prospects on the horizon for India shipping market
  • Report reveals economic impact of Port of Oakland
  • Cargo throughput at HKIA up 3.6pc in June
  • Plastic planes set to rule sky
  • AirBridge to operate new cargo terminal at Russian airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipping cos may be given more time to meet ONGC's upgraded OSV needs
  • Exporters urge govt to intervene in US review of dumping duty on shrimp
  • MMTC wheat tender attracts 4 bids
  • Deadline for import of maize, mustard oil extended
  • Israel assures CIAe of duty-free import of Indian apparel
  • Decks cleared for Vallarpadam ICTT
  • Paradip Port aims to double cargo handling capacity by 2011-12
  • Baalu dedicates gigantic 300-t. gantry crane to nation at CSL
  • MbPT, JNPT to enforce insurance rules for ships in August
  • Baalu reviews CoPT's projects
  • W. India shipyard bags Rs 7-cr. order
  • S. K. Patra in-charge of Nalco's port facilities
  • Finance Ministry rules out sparing dedicated railway freight corridors SPV from service tax
  • CST rate may dip to 3 pc from Oct. 1
  • Assocham calls for import duty hike on electronic items

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 18, 2006
  • CEO Clasper leaves BAA
  • Visakhapatnam Port Trust planning two more berths
  • Beirut airport closed
  • Kombiverkehr expanding national services
  • K+N wins Sony warehousing and distribution contract
  • Mineta urges relaxation of restrictions on foreign investment in US airlines
  • ESG to fit GSM-R to freight locomotives
  • Fresh Opportunities Congress 2006 in Munich - book now!

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 18, 2006
  • Pirates release tanker crew
  • Panama to vote on Canal plan
  • Foss buys Constellation
  • Nordic American makes it ten
  • US not asking for crew lists from foreign ports

Marine Logweb site
JULY 18, 2006
  • TSB releases video of sunk B.C. Ferry
  • Celebrity orders third Solstice class cruise ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • EU seeks to extend territorial powers
    BRUSSELS is aiming to push through changes to the Law of the Sea this year - enabling the European Union to act in waters beyond national jurisdiction, said maritime commissioner Joe Borg.
  • Chang praises revival of Red Ensign as he receives CBE
    EVERGREEN Group chairman Chang Yung-fa paid tribute to the quality of British shipping when he was appointed an honorary Commander of the British Empire this week, writes Janet Porter.
  • Gulf Navigation revisits delayed $250m IPO despite market upheavals
    Ambitious Dubai-based tanker outfit Gulf Navigation has reinstated its $250m initial public offering after a brief hiccup in the process, writes Tony Gray.
  • Second vessel prepares to evacuate Lebanon refugees
    AS THE first seaborne evacuees to flee Lebanon arrived in Cyprus yesterday a second ship was waiting to leave Beirut.
  • Rush to increase war risk cover
    CHARTERERS are moving to add an extra layer of protection as the Middle East conflict intensifies, writes James Brewer.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 18, 2006
  • Solbes admits EC probe
    MADRID 18 July ' The sale of Spain's former Izar shipyards went ahead today without the privatisation of engine maker Manises, following fresh European Commission (EC) concern over hidden state subsidies, Pedro Solbes, Spain's Minister of Finance has admitted
  • Bad timing for new export terminal
    CAR exports from Brazil have fallen owing to the strong local currency, while terminal capacity at the main car export port, Santos, has jumped by more than 60%
  • DPW US asset sale proceeds
    DUBAI Ports World is progressing plans to sell its US assets, and financial advisor Deutsche Bank is said to have sent financial packages to 'dozens' of potential buyers
  • New Spanish yard owners announced
    SPAIN'S state industrial holdings company today authorised the sale of the former Izar shipyards at Gijon, Seville and Bilbao to new owners
  • Celebrity brand revamp continues
    US-based Celebrity Cruises has ordered its third post-Panamax vessel at Germany's Meyer Werft, as part of a company-wide revitalisation programme
  • Cockett Marine founder dies
    THE shipping industry was today mourning the death of Neil Cockett, who will be remembered as one of the first modern bunker brokers
  • Chevron signs with Sovcomflot
  • Canada ships residents out of Lebanon
  • India enforces new port entry rules
  • Tanker offloads after all-clear
  • Time running out for Safmarine Agulhas
  • Bangla arrests bulkers for 'damaged goods'
  • Oil spill hits Savannah River, port
  • US sending cruise ships to aid evacuation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 18, 2006
  • Port Everglades to develop master plan
    The South Florida port retains an engineering and planning consultant to prepare a comprehensive five-year master plan for operations.
  • ICC urges G8 Doha progress
  • Shareholders approve Goldman's acquisition of ABP
  • Senate readies waterways vote
  • Savannah River reopened
  • Indictments in latest 'magic pipe' vessel pollution case
  • DP World's Bilkey dies
  • Foss Maritime acquires Constellation Tug
  • Evergreen's Chang awarded CBE
  • Etihad sets New York route
  • Intermodal aids J.B. Hunt net
  • Emirates orders 10 freighters

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 18, 2006
  • East Med turmoil keeps lines on tenterhooks
    The two related military actions in Israel and Lebanon have prompted an International Maritime Organisation notice to raise Eastern Med shipping ISPS security levels, while lines are 'watching very carefully'.
  • OOCL fears rates may fall in spite of higher costs
    OOCL Chairman CC Tung said yesterday that even though a surge in bunker prices has pushed up the cost of liner services freight rates may still fall.
  • Canada introduces criminal background checks at seaports
  • Spain's Dragados buys into Brazil's Sao Francisco do Sul
  • UPDATED: Military risk sees diversions from Beirut until further notice
  • Maut to be extended to two Hamburg main roads
  • Malaysian forwarders increase FCL and LCL charges
  • EC butter ban to hit NZ exports
  • RCL revamps Gulf feeder services
  • Inchon 1H throughput climbs 26%
  • Port Everglades master plan revision to target infrastructure
  • Date set for Panama Canal referendum
  • Dr Chang 'humbled' by award

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 18, 2006
  • Clipper invests in Spain
    Despite worker protests, three Spanish state-owned Izar shipyards are set to be sold to private interests including the Clipper Group.
  • Ships collide in Piraeus
    Fuel oil spilled as bulker and container vessel come together outside Greece's main port.
  • Cruiseship panic
    Steering problems on a brand-new cruiseship are being blamed for a sudden severe list that injured a number of passengers 'severely or critically'.
  • Syrian loadings normal
    Conflict between Israel and Lebanese militia not impairing crude loading in Banias.
  • Gulf Nav IPO still on
    Bookrunner Shuaa Capital says Gulf Navigation's public offering a bit late but very much alive.
  • Celebrity hat trick
    Royal Caribbean orders a third Solstice class cruise ship at Meyer Werft but finds the price tag is 9% higher.
  • NSCSA logs another profit gain
    Saudi VLCC and chemical carrier owner posts 16% jump in first-half earnings.
  • Cruise illness Infinity
    Norovirus outbreaks continue ad nauseam as Celebrity's 90,228-gt Infinity the latest to suffer.
  • Keppel cleans out Singaport
    Singapore yard group offloads 50% stake in waste oil management company.
  • Formosa in large VLCC order?
    Report in Taiwan indicates Formosa Plastics could order up to eight units at Japanese yard.
  • New yard on cards in Brazil
    Government seeks bidders to build repair facility near Santos to maintain huge new Petrobras fleet.
  • Panama makes date with destiny
    Referendum on huge Panama Canal expansion set for October after government approves $5.25bn plan.
  • TMM buys AHTS
    Mexican owner pays $30.7m to buy anchor handler newbuilding from Singapore's CH Offshore.
  • Ierapetra departs Beirut
    Greek cruise ship chartered by the French lifts first load of evacuees from Lebanon.
  • Workers in watery protest
    Yard staff at Spain's Astilleros de Sevilla throw themselves in river in demonstation against privatisation.
  • Vroon orders at Jinling
    Dutch shipowner confirms order for a pair of 1,100-teu containerships at Chinese shipyard.
  • NYK teams with EDF
    Japanese shipowner wins five-year charter contract to haul coal from French power company.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2006
  • Singapore issues block exemption order
  • NYK signs charter contract with EDF Trading
  • Maersk sells Salamis
  • Leif Höegh's operating profit up 17%
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen doubles frequency of Middle East service
  • GoAir orders 10 A320s, Airbus details new A350 Extra Wide Body family
  • Korean Air starts Seoul/Miami service
  • Former FMCSA chief Sandberg becomes consultant
  • U-Freight China promotes Dai to VP, corporate accounts
  • Sale process accelerates for DP World's U.S. port business
  • Bilkey, prominent DP World shipping executive, dies
  • Groups urge water resources bill passage
  • Panama Assembly approves Canal expansion plan
  • Port of Los Angeles' box volume up 15% in June
  • Jacksonville Port Authority promotes Cabrera

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JULY 18, 2006
  • Danish maritime education recrutes in Sweden
    Danish shipping is expanding and shipowners are searching high and low for Danish seafarers to man the growing fleet, at ...
  • Clipper orders twelve handysizes
    Daniish/Bahamian Clipper Group continues its ambitious expansion program and has ordered twelve 30,000-DWT double hull bulk carriers fron ...
  • Aker Yards to build container carrier quartet for Arctic operations
    Aker Yard's German shipyards are to build four container carriers for the Russian mining company Norils Nickel, with an option ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 18, 2006
  • Piraeus: Collision causes bunker spill
    Damages caused by collision between two vessels leads to bunker spill from one of them.
  • Durban suppliers withdraw from spot market
    Durban's bunker market hit by product drought half-way through shutdown at country's biggest refinery.
  • ExxonMobil redefines marine lube service offer
    ExxonMobil Marine Lubricants is in the process of redefining the standard offer for its International Marine Lubricants customers.
  • ARA market opens soft on lower crude prices
  • Vessel sinks off coast of Keelung port
    Vessel was carrying 27 tonnes of fuel oil, small spill reported.
  • OPEC official admits cartel is 'powerless' to lower prices
    Oil prices are lifted by Middle East violence, not by shortage of supplies in the market, says OPEC delegate.
  • Shanghai rolls out second stage trials of fuel oil forwards
    The Shanghai Petroleum Exchange has started its second phase of trials for fuel oil forwards trading ahead of offical launch.
  • Singapore ex-wharf bunker premium hits low
    380 cst ex-wharf bunker premium sank to a five-month low on Friday amid mediocre end-user demand.

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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
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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