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October 19, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New ISO mark for box e-seals could save industry millions
    ALTHOUGH not mandatory and still hotly debated within the industry, electronic container seals have a new ISO standard which could save the global shipping industry at least $64 million annually in manual inspection costs for inbound containers into the United States.
  • DP World slams US port security law
    AN executive with Dubai Ports World, the Arab-owned firm whose purchase of American port facilities caused an uproar this year, said on Tuesday that a new US port security law was fundamentally inadequate.
  • DP World plans to remove P&O name
    DP World, the United Arab Emirates company that bought London-based Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co in February, plans to remove the P&O name from the 169-year-old British company's ports.
  • Persian Gulf tanker rates gain as owners expect rise in bookings
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    THE Greek air force rescued the Turkish crew of a stranded Cambodian-flagged vessel after the ship developed engine failure and ran adrift in heavy seas.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New ISO mark for box e-seals could save industry millions
    ALTHOUGH not mandatory and still hotly debated within the industry, electronic container seals have a new ISO standard which could save the global shipping industry at least $64 million annually in manual inspection costs for inbound containers into the United States.
  • DP World slams US port security law
    AN executive with Dubai Ports World, the Arab-owned firm whose purchase of American port facilities caused an uproar this year, said on Tuesday that a new US port security law was fundamentally inadequate.
  • DP World plans to remove P&O name
    DP World, the United Arab Emirates company that bought London-based Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co in February, plans to remove the P&O name from the 169-year-old British company's ports.
  • Persian Gulf tanker rates gain as owners expect rise in bookings
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    THE Greek air force rescued the Turkish crew of a stranded Cambodian-flagged vessel after the ship developed engine failure and ran adrift in heavy seas.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL's new 9,600-TEU ship sets sail on AEX7
  • CN launches China operations
  • Maersk makes Asia main hub, expands port coverage
  • Swee Joo forecasts 20pc rise in intra-Malaysia volumes
  • 'K' Line to open training centre in the Philippines
  • Kuehne + Nagel wins seafreight forwarder award
  • Dragonair to resume Phuket service
  • China Southern Airlines orders 6 Boeing freighters
  • Singapore Airlines to reduce fuel surcharge

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India to raise US shrimp import policy at WTO panel
  • Flood of duty-free Lankan pepper leaves producers fuming
  • Edible oil imports take a dip
  • Trade at Nathu La Pass exceeds $ 18 lakh
  • KPT appreciates handling performance on board m.v. Bao Xiang
  • Vizag Port Trust observes Hindi utsav month
  • Jeena & Co's partnership with Port of Halifax opens up new gateway to/from Canada, US
  • KoPT starts dry bulk cargo operations at Sandheads
  • KoPT, IWAI take SPV route to build 2 inland terminals
  • CONCOR to hike rates by 3-6 pc
  • LME warehouse in India likely
  • Shree Sainath Agencies offers seamless logistics solutions
  • Govt keen on pruning transaction costs, EEPC assured
  • Assocham predicts 5 pc rise in polished diamond exports
  • Foreign investors baulked by tardy reforms pace

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Kuehne + Nagel nominates new board member
  • Emirates Shipping Line launches Hyper Galex
  • Globe Air Cargo wins Africa West contract
  • Sea Containers files for Chapter 11
  • Hellmann invests heavily in Lichfield, UK

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2006
  • LPG leak shuts Southampton
  • Ship running costs up 4%
  • Suezmax demand "set to grow"
  • Grimaldi makes Finnlines offer
  • ABS sets up Black Sea committee

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2006
  • Teekay controls 50.3 pct of Petrojarl

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2006
  • ConocoPhillips will pay fine as result of POLAR TEXAS oil spill
  • Vancouver, BC Port Authority wins top employer honor for 2007
  • NOAA vessel open to tours at Port of Bellingham terminal
  • Schnitzer Steel settlement closes DOJ/SEC investigation
  • Crowley adding third ship to Port Everglades/St. Thomas run

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Bureau Veritas denies takeover by SGS
    BUREAU Veritas has firmly rejected reports that it will shortly be sold to Swiss inspection and certification giant SGS for around €3bn ($3.75bn).
  • Six killed in Mexico tanker explosion
    AT LEAST six people have been killed and nine wounded in an explosion on a Pemex-owned product tanker, Quetzalcoatl, in the Mexican port of Coatzacoalcos.
  • Greece hit as EU closes single hull loophole
    THE European Union is about to close a loophole in existing legislation on single hull tankers, much to the chagrin of Greece.
  • Massive €2bn LNG order in pipeline for Repsol
    REPSOL-Gas Natural LNG has invited bids for lucrative long-term charters on up to 11 newbuild liquefied natural gas carriers, in a deal that could be worth more than €2bn ($3.3bn) to shipbuilders over the next six years.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2006
  • Eight dead in Mexican tanker blast
    COATZACOALCOS 18 October ' EIGHT people are reported to have been killed yesterday in a massive explosion on the Mexican tanker Quetzalcoatl, which was undergoing repairs at the Pajaritos petrochemical complex in Coatzacoalcos port
  • PNSC secures loan for new tonnage
    PAKISTAN'S national flag carrier PNSC has secured a $135M loan to buy two second-hand double-hull Aframax tankers and a bulk carrier
  • Seafarer claims prompt reality check
    An attempt is to be made in the Philippines next month to find out what lies behind the recent growth in the number of seafarers' claims for compensation
  • OSG's takeover of Maritrans cleared
    FEDERAL regulators cleared the way yesterday for Overseas Shipholding Group's $455M takeover of Florida-based Maritrans
  • Magsaysay opens crew office in Panama
    MAGSAYSAY, the Philippines-based crewing agency, has opened an office in Panama and has already contracted 100 Panamanians to work on ocean going ships
  • Marshall Islands aims for No 2 slot
    MARSHALL Islands could become the world's second biggest flag, believes Bill Gallagher, president of its manager International Registries Inc
  • Not all detentions in PSC data
  • USCG's secret list leads to more boardings
  • SNRH battles through at Le Havre
  • Captain jailed to stop him fleeing
  • Court clears SNCM to take over CMN
  • HMM moves to block takeover bid
  • Swee Joo shares begin trading
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2006
  • U.S. probes Shipping Act anti-trust
    Ocean carriers' antitrust immunity under the Shipping Act was subject of a hearing before the Antitrust Modernization Commission.
  • EU to open mail market
  • Mobile breaks ground on new container terminal
  • "K" Line upgrades Yokohama hub
  • Kuehne & Nagel chief interested in Hapag stake
  • Services for NCBFAA's Isaacs
  • Matson trims fuel charge
  • DP World to drop P&O name from terminals
  • Nehru plots congestion plan
  • China Shipping takes stake in new Egypt terminal
  • Delay for Mumbai box project

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2006
  • Disinterested allies could protect Hapag-Lloyd
    A group of investors could take on Hapag-Lloyd if TUI shareholder-pressure forced a sale, but the alliance must be committed to neutrality, rather than profit, one potential investor has stressed.
  • New terminals to bring solace to COSCO Pacific investors
    Despite disappointing interim results, analysts are still thinking positively about COSCO Pacific, counting on thie firm's 11 new berths to be launched this year, particularly those in Shanghai and Guangzhou.
  • Charter-barter continues, as buyers and sellers face off
  • Failed PAN's ship berths at last
  • P+I Club urges caution on hazardous goods in containers
  • Tianjin anticipates US$160m/year from phase III development
  • Jakarta moves to streamline Customs law
  • K Line to run two new Tokyo berths
  • Concor hikes tariff

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2006
  • OSG names US-flag team
    The merged OSG-Maritrans US-flag operations are taking clearer shape with three key executive appointments.
  • Fesco teams on terminals
    Russian boxship owner forms joint venture to run facilities in St Petersburg and Ust-Luga.
  • Barge spill on Long Island
    A cleanup is underway after a small oil spill by a Penn Maritime barge at a ConocoPhillips terminal off Long Island.
  • USCG strikes again
    Unsafe oxygen levels in cargo tanks have stopped another tanker after a US Coast Guard inspection at Los Angeles.
  • Stora Enso not keen
    Paper group doesn't fancy selling 5.4% Finnlines stake to Grimaldi.
  • GulfMark takes AHTS option
    Jaya Shipbuilding of Indonesia to deliver another offshore unit to US owner with a further option pending.
  • Carnival time
    Cruise giant puts 10% more in investors' pockets after strong financials.
  • Teekay tops 50%
    Aframax owner scrapes through to take controlling stake in sought-after FPSO operator Petrojarl.
  • It ain't over yet
    Petrojarl head expects Teekay to declare 60% stake by day-end and take full ownership in a matter of weeks.
  • China Shipping takes Damietta stake
    New Egyptian container terminal to act as Chinese liner company's hub in the Mediterranean.
  • Q-Ship down
    Net profit at Qatar Shipping Company takes a 12% hit in the first nine months as investment income dries up.
  • Eimskip chops two
    Icelandic container line stops Philly and Newport News calls to drop in on Richmond.
  • K+N stands up for Hapag-Lloyd
    Swiss freight forwarder's boss ready to invest in German boxship owner to prevent hostile takeover.
  • LPG leak shuts UK port
    Gas cloud sent into the air by leaking vessel which shuts port of Southampton overnight.
  • Ganger Rolf faces tax hit
    Fred Olsen holding company being chased for back taxes dating from 2000 deal.
  • Mexican tanker blast kills eight
    Nine injured and two missing in explosion onboard Pemex tanker in Gulf of Mexico port.
  • Sical snaps up Siem newbuild
    Indian bulk shipping company is paying $31.3m for an Aker Yards built platform supply vessel.
  • Britannia cuts premiums
    Top P&I club is again charging a select band of shipowners less than forecast.
  • US Shipping charters newbuilding
    US owner secures work for second articulated tug barge being built at Manitowoc yard.
  • US holds five
    Port state control offenders include heavylift ship detained for oily-water separator violations.
  • Matson cuts surcharge
    US to Hawaii container line announces second reduction in fuel surcharges in as many months.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2006
  • U.S. liner carrier antitrust immunity up for debate
  • India facing vessel age crisis
  • Yang Ming receives 2nd 8,200-TEU ship from HHI
  • Eimskip drops Philadelphia and Norfolk, adds Richmond
  • Matson lowers bunker surcharge
  • Cargolux to lower fuel surcharge
  • Con-Way's income down in 3rd quarter
  • BNSF selects Allen Group to develop Kansas logistics park
  • CBP issues interim import entry rules for Canadian softwood lumber
  • No surprise: UN report says Hong Kong and China lead FDI chase
  • Schenker opens Korea Logistics Center
  • GSC Logistics hires Lesser as CFO
  • Trade attorney Harvey Isaacs dies from health complications
  • FMC reviews 6 OTI license applications
  • GAO: Radiation portal monitor cost-benefit analysis inadequate
  • U.S. and global container scanning initiative scrutinized
  • DP World to drop P&O Ports brand
  • L.A.-Long Beach CBP office: Paperless PTs by Nov. 13
  • Traffic back to normal on Mississippi River
  • Tideworks system complete at Chilean terminal
  • ICTSI promotes O'Neil

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2006
  • Torm-chartered vessel in US collision
    Torm Anholt, a chartered panamax bulk carrier has been involved in a collision on the Mississippi river. The bulk carrier ...
  • Nordic Tankers with zero profit and three new tankers
    The newly established company Nordic Tankers came out with zero profit in the first half of 2006, but forecasts a ...
  • Navantia will not pay for frigate modules
    Bergen Yard and Kleven Mek Verksted (Aker Yards) have frigate modules ready to deliver to the Spanish yard Navantia, but ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2006
  • Bunkering resumes after Mexican tanker explosion
    Supplier advising a return to normal after incident disrupts port, causing six fatalities.
  • Argentina supplier welcomes new barge
    Launching ceremony tomorrow and locally-built vessel heading for up-river ports.
  • Supplier claims Black Sea port no longer an open market
    "Ecological regulations" stifling competition between bunker players in Novorossiysk.
  • Rotterdam market decreases with crude
  • Accurate ETA crucial to cutting waiting times for bunker stems
    A one hour delay can cost up to $1,000 say Singapore shipbrokers.
  • Bunkers to be removed from grounded tanker
    About 70 mt of bunker fuel remains onboard grounded bunker tanker near Karachi Port.
  • Matson lowers bunker fuel surcharge
    US-based company will lower surcharge by 1% from November.

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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
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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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