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September 20, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore backs proposal to expand Panama Canal
    FOREIGN Affairs Minister George Yeo has expressed the Singapore government's support for a proposal to expand the Panama Canal, saying the canal is important for the whole global economy.
  • China to promote shipbuilding investment
    CHINA will encourage overseas investment in its shipbuilding industry, while capping combined foreign stakes in shipbuilding companies at 49 per cent, official media said on Monday.
  • US shuns low-sulphur marine fuel trend
    THE United States is not expected to require ships calling at its ports to switch to a cleaner-burning, lower-sulphur marine fuel within the next few years due to a lack of demand by ship owners, industry sources and bunker suppliers say.
Strait Talk
  • Watchkeeper fatigue issue divides shipowning community
    THE scene is being set for a major debate within the shipowning community and at the International Maritime Organization over minimum manning levels for commercial ships.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore backs proposal to expand Panama Canal
    FOREIGN Affairs Minister George Yeo has expressed the Singapore government's support for a proposal to expand the Panama Canal, saying the canal is important for the whole global economy.
  • China to promote shipbuilding investment
    CHINA will encourage overseas investment in its shipbuilding industry, while capping combined foreign stakes in shipbuilding companies at 49 per cent, official media said on Monday.
  • US shuns low-sulphur marine fuel trend
    THE United States is not expected to require ships calling at its ports to switch to a cleaner-burning, lower-sulphur marine fuel within the next few years due to a lack of demand by ship owners, industry sources and bunker suppliers say.
Strait Talk
  • Watchkeeper fatigue issue divides shipowning community
    THE scene is being set for a major debate within the shipowning community and at the International Maritime Organization over minimum manning levels for commercial ships.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL receives its first China-built containership
  • APL Logistics to service Waterford Wedgwood products worldwide
  • Panalpina to build logistics centre in Dubai
  • Logistics guru predicts further industry consolidation
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens 2nd phase of logistics facility in the Ukraine
  • ICTSI names new officers for Philippine, Indonesian units
  • Hainan Airlines orders 737s
  • Dragonair August throughput up 1pc
  • Probes could delay launch of A380

Exim Indiaweb site
  • VOTG Tanktainer GmbH to enhance business in India
  • 4th APLN global conference concludes on positive note
  • Greatship contracts to buy 4 AHTSVs
  • Perma Container Line opens Nagpur office
  • India prunes Asean sensitive list to 560
  • Indian cos cheer Chinese steel export rebate cut
  • IBSA to rope in mercosur for trade promotion
  • Krishnapatnam port slated to start full-scale operations by June 2008
  • All Major Ports set sail for swift development
  • VPT appoints Rotterdam Maritime Group to prepare report on improving Port facilities
  • Baalu clears road works in 6 states
  • Rlys may not concede fixed, annual haulage charges to private players
  • Longer time to optimally use tannery facelift fund sought
  • Raigad Chamber opens logistics & shipping institute

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
  • Swagerman new KLM security VP
  • New heavylift vessel for MACS
  • TUI merging air subsidiaries
  • Scania board declines MAN offer
  • Kerry Logistics expanding in Europe

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
  • Oslo B'rs takes no action over Stolt-Nielsen
  • Exmar ends ethylene charters
  • Singapore backs Panama Canal expansion
  • BC Ferries buys Spanish vessel

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
  • Austal buys Bender stake in U.S. yard
  • Labroy books AHTS orders
  • BC Ferries buys MV Sonia

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Brussels a threat to P&I system warns Archibald
    With increased shipowner liabilities established in the past few years and others shortly to come into force, this will be "a serious concern for the insurance industry and is guaranteed to increase claims levels," said Mr Archibald.
  • BP hit by new troubles at Gulf of Mexico oil platforms
    BP'S American operations have been hit by another setback after the British oil major was forced to delay start-up of the giant oil platform Thunder Horse for another year, writes Martyn Wingrove.
  • Eletson moves into LPG with $247m newbuilds
    Greek tanker company Eletson Holdings has placed orders with South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for four medium-sized liquefied petroleum gas carriers, arguably marking the most abrupt diversification in Eletson's 40-year history.
  • Fears grow for ailing Swan Hunter
    THERE are growing fears that one of the world's best-known British shipbuilding names could sink forever.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
  • CMN alleges Corsica irregularities
    MARSEILLES 19 September ' The war of words between French ferry operators CMN and SNCM took a new turn this week with CMN, in a letter to French authorities, talking publicly of possible irregularities in the tender for the Corsica services
  • Order growth slowing for German yards
    THE rapid growth spurt for Germany's shipbuilding sector over the last few years is coming to an end, according to industry association VSM
  • Ferry sale ends Shetland hopes
    PLANS for a direct ferry link between Lerwick in the Shetland Islands and Bergen in Norway have been dashed after Fjord Line sold the vessel to serve the route
  • Stevedores suffer in cargo spill
    CONFLICTING reports have emerged of six stevedores in Halifax, Canada, being injured by a cargo spill yesterday
  • Sakhalin-2 approval cancelled
    RUSSIA'S environmental watchdog is cancelling an earlier order allowing the developer to complete construction of the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas field project
  • C Eitzen to raise $300M for Songa
    NORWAY-based Camillo Eitzen is planning to raise $300-350M in an equity issue in connection with the acquisition of Songa Shipholding
  • BC Ferries sues over propulsion failure
  • Bulker refloated in St Lawrence
  • Further heat on 'dishonest' AWB

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
  • Liners support "clearly defined" U.S. security goals, says WSC's Koch
    Head of liner lobby group says industry should support U.S. supply chain security plans, but only if goals are clearly defined and prioritized.
  • UPS, Teamsters start early talks
  • NY-NJ port to create "virtual container yard"
  • New Rotterdam line sets off port rail scramble
  • China Cosco net plunges
  • Crowley adds capacity for Virgin Islands service
  • New CEO for Eurinpro
  • India sets ports union talks
  • Diana Shipping buys Capesize pair

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
  • Carrier bids for P&O's US terminal operations
    CMA CGM is believed to have entered the bidding for P&O Group's six US terminals in partnership with Stevedoring Services of America according to ci-online sources.
  • COSCO and Hutchison consider Greek joint venture
    Port operator and carrier China COSCO said today that there is chance for the company to co-operate with Hutchison Whampoa on port business in Greece.
  • First half results show ports driving CMHI business
  • Brazil's Unafisco union signals protest over liberalised dry port process
  • Halifax box terminal expanding to meet demand
  • Petersburg terminals near end of auto-transport consultation
  • Euro Asia Transload facility for Fraser River Port
  • Ambitious Cochin gets its wish
  • Vikas Khan calls for Indian secondary port development

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
  • Danaos files IPO
    John Coustas-led containership operator Danaos Corp has filed a prospectus for an IPO with US regulators.
  • Quintana seals rates
    Stamatis Molaris-led Quintana Maritime has locked in rates through 2007 on two more kamsarmax bulkers.
  • Five-ship LNG tender
    Repsol and Gas Natural of Spain look set to issue a long awaited billion-dollar tender.
  • Revising upwards
    Bear Stearns is raising expectations for both dry and wet rates but thinks Christmas may have come early for the tanker market.
  • Could come in handy
    Asia has racked up an unexpected first in the handysize freight derivatives trade.
  • Oil execs held in waste probe
    Ivory Coast arrests Trafigura two over Probo Koala toxic dumping that killed seven people.
  • Eletson confirms gas order
    Greek owner signals intent to make inroads in LPG sector with order for quartet at Hyundai Mipo.
  • Oslo clears Stolt
    The Oslo Stock Exchange has closed its investigation into a January 2004 sale of shares by Stolt-Nielsen.
  • Pin problem prompts lawsuit
    Legal action alleges ship maintenance firms failed to spot missing steering component on BC Ferries ship that grounded in 2005.
  • Canada spill just "rotten eggs"
    Foul-smelling innocent substance on Clipper-managed ship blamed for panic at Canadian port of Halifax.
  • Denholm drives profit up
    Record annual earnings for Scottish group after sale of two bulkers.
  • Eletson into gas?
    Source points to Greek owner behind latest order for four 35,000-cbm LPG units at Hyundai Mipo.
  • China fishes for yard cash
    Government wants more foreign investment in shipbuilding industry, but will limit overseas-held stakes to 49%.
  • Cosco Corp grabs Norwegian order
    Dalian shipyard to build hull of FDPSO unit for MPF Corp with completion to follow in Spain.
  • Rates decline at NOL
    Singapore liner firm sees freight rates decline for sixth consecutive month, but volumes are up.
  • TKMS in the money
    German shipbuilder on course for 2006 profit approaching EUR 100m.
  • Austal takes control
    Australian shipbuilder buys partner Bender Shipbuilding's stake in its Alabama shipyard.
  • CCHC takes a dive
    Profit down at Cosco's listed shipping and ports business in first half as performance at terminals weakens.
  • Diana takes more capes
    US-listed bulker owner says it has bought another two capesize resales at Shanghai Waigaoqiao.
  • Who wants to go first?
    Four-person team from China hits Europe in seach of first LNG newbuilding export orders.
  • LNG charter rates soar
    Consultant urges charterers to take a fresh look at approach to acquiring vessels for long-term business.
  • UK's new LNG terminals gear up
    Two Milford Haven sites expecting first ships in August and November 2007.
  • Genco extends Success
    Korea Line agrees in principle to take 1997-built handymax bulker for another eleven to thirteen months.
  • Lasco being lightered
    Salvors to remove up to 2,000 tons of cargo from Clipper bulker grounded off Port Everglade.
  • BC Ferries buys Spanish ro-pax
    Canadian owner to buy 2004-built ro-pax to replace Queen of the North which sank in March.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
  • Marine industry faces officer shortage, broker warns
  • Crowley adds third ship to Caribbean service
  • Basham: Southwest border diverts DHS attention, resources
  • U.S., Mauritius enter agreement to expand trade
  • C-TPAT office gets new director
  • NDC buys 3PL in West Sacramento
  • Penske, ABX form alliance
  • Long Beach August imports jump 13.6%
  • Singapore officials stump for Panama Canal expansion
  • Euro Asia Transload to develop site at Fraser River

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
  • Scandlines deal in final round
    The owners of Scandlines A/G will start negotiations with two or three of the prospective buyers, that have launched ...
  • The insurance world highlights dangerous disrespect for dangerous cargo rules
    A survey on 25,000 containers around the world showed that 32 per cent contained dangerous cargo in non-compliance with ...
  • Stricken bulk carrier to Cityvarvet
    The Greek-owned, Cyprus-flagged bulk carrier "Velos", which last week ran aground in Danish waters, will leave Aabenraa today ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
  • Colombian supplier boosts team
    Former Tramp Oil trader enhancing 'service to clients'.
  • US explores feasibility of low-sulphur regulations
    Environmental agency working with regional partners on SECA study, LSFO availability questioned.
  • New Black Sea supplier expands service
    Third, bigger barge now in service for bunker supplier active since this spring.
  • What next for IBIA?
    Bunker industry association seeks guidance on its future role.
  • Bunkers could make bigger dent in UASC results
    2005 results for leading Arab shipping line slipped slightly on bunker costs, but could take bigger hit for H1 of 2006.
  • Prompt product tight in ARA market
  • India: Bunkering terminal project faces delay
    Tax exemption has not yet been approved for the bunkering terminal project in Kochi.
  • Hong Kong market starved of bunker fuel
    No prompt supplies available until next week, local players say.

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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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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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
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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)
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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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