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January 24, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Clemenceau controversy may doom shipbreaking in India
    INDIA's struggling shipbreakers fear doom for their industry if tighter environmental laws are introduced in the wake of the controversy over an asbestos-laden French aircraft carrier.
  • Shenzhen stays fourth busiest port in 2005
    SHENZHEN handled a record number of containers in 2005, keeping its ranking as the world's fourth-busiest port, after rising trade increased cargo shipments through the southern Chinese city.
  • Patrick seeks to end Pacific National JV
    AUSTRALIA's biggest port operator, Patrick Corp Ltd, said it would seek to break up its Pacific National rail business with Toll Holdings Ltd, saying the 50:50 joint venture had become 'dysfunctional'.
  • QM2 passengers threatening sit-in

Sched Netweb site
  • P&O postpones stockholder meetings until February 15
  • Efficiency the name of the game in 2005, says YICT
  • Ecu-Line granted Cepa License for China
  • Chittagong's 2005 cargo volume rise 18.33pc
  • Singapore, Pakistan wrap up 2nd round of FTA talks
  • Changchun to greatly expand transport network
  • CN, BNSF embark on track and rail infrastructure sharing agreement
  • Chengdu-Seoul-Brussels air freight service to start once talks end
  • Tiger opts for Swissport as ground handler in Lion City
  • Indonesia says no to overseas low-cost carriers

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Pollution boards, IMO to check asbestos level in Clemenceau
  • Dubai-based ETA-Ascon plans to enter shipbuilding business
  • Malacca Strait remains on Lloyd's risk list
  • Maritime complex to come up near Chennai
  • Yang Ming Line launches new China-SE Asia service
  • NYK Line establishes S. Africa, C/S America service hq.
  • Hanjin adds Oakland to China-US service
  • Singapore overtakes HK to become world's busiest container port
  • Massive N.J. port project proposed
  • CMA CGM aims for 1-m TEU throughput in Westport this year
  • BW Shipping obtains ISO 14000 certification
  • Maurice Storey appointed Hon. Chairman of Hatsu Marine
  • 'Target Plus' scheme faces the axe
  • Apparel exports to EU up by 1 pc in 2005
  • Salt exporters eye saarc countries
  • Govt may impose cap on pepper imports
  • Ireland plans to open trade office in Mumbai soon
  • Import containers, bunkering for coastal vessels & ship spares may figure in duty relief list
  • Proposed DEPB scheme replacement not WTO-compatible, avers Fieo
  • TVCT crosses the magic lakh-TEU figure
  • EU rejects law to throw open port services to competition
  • P&O gives PSA more time to make formal offer
  • NDR Group's CWC (NS) L joins the JNPT family
  • New captain takes charge at Cardinal Logistics' helm
  • Railway Ministry's move catches Customs Department short-staffed
  • 100 pc FDI may be allowed in greenfield airport projects
  • Govt proposes to review pre-qualification guidelines of PPP projects in highway development
  • Forex reserves up by $ 158 million to $ 1,39,510 million
  • Double tax avoidance treaty with Saudi Arabia gets Cabinet clearance
  • Forex reserves rise marginally
  • Pan-Asia project development fund launched
  • Exim Bank signs agreement with Russian bank on exports financing
  • Higher credit and exemption limits for SSIs mooted
  • Textile stamping rules may be modified
  • Textile expo attracts buyers from 30 countries
  • Modvat, Cenvat not different, rules SC
  • World spices conference on Jan. 27

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd Container Line expands management and organisation
  • Ecu-LIne obtains CEPA license for China
  • Change in ownership at Volga Dnepr
  • Gebrüder Weiss to partner Omega in Greece
  • Brenntag increases market presence in North Africa

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • ShipServ sees transactions soar
  • MCA launches 'Coastal Futures'
  • 'Athos I' spill blamed on anchor

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Navy detains suspected pirates

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Port of Seattle taking steps to end Sea-Tac environmental woes
  • Port of Bellingham sets new slate of commission officers
  • Seattle Coast Guard cutter making tracks to Antarctica
  • Emergency teams respond to tug sinking in Duwamish Waterway
  • Manzanillo terminal installing new Super Post-Panamax cranes

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • QM2 deadlock continues as passengers threaten missed ports mutiny
    PASSENGERS aboard Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2 are continuing to threaten to refuse to leave the ship when it reaches Rio de Janeiro, in a row over compensation for three lost port calls, writes Sandra Speares.
  • USCG clears Tsakos over Athos I spill
    THE US Coast Guard has absolved Tsakos Shipping & Trading of direct responsibility for the oil spill caused by the single-hull tanker Athos I in the Delaware River in November 2004, blaming the casualty on a submerged anchor of unknown origin.
  • König & Cie to repay investors
    König & Cie, the Hamburg financier caught up in the collapse of Great Western Steamship Co, has promised to repay investors.
  • London pays £2m football injury claim
    LLOYD'S and London company insurers are to pay a record £2m ($3.5m) to meet a personal injury claim by a UK footballer, writes James Brewer.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • QM2 passengers threaten revolt
    DISGRUNTLED passengers aboard Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 are reportedly threatening a 'sit in' to protest against the reduced port calls
  • India, Bahamas co-operate on cruise
    INDIA and the Bahamas are to explore possibilities for co-operation in cruise shipping and the employment of Indian seafarers on Bahamas flag-ships
  • Caribbean terminal back in business
    HEAVY swell conditions at the oil terminal on the Netherlands Antilles island of St Eustatius have relented, allowing shipping operations to resume
  • MOU campaign reveals safety failings
    LIFE saving appliances, fire protection systems and unsatisfactory passage plans were the three concerns highlighted by an inspection campaign undertaken by Tokyo MOU
  • Woodside to reveal California site
  • Patrick to end rail venture with Toll
  • MISC, Samsung yards target LNGs
  • Seafarers' home is cultural bridge
  • PSA given more time for P&O bid
  • Gunmen holding crew for ransom
  • 'Pirates' captured after chase

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • P&O takeover battle looms
    Singapore's PSA International could open multi-billion dollar bidding battle with DP World for P&O as early as this week.
  • NOL volumes fall
  • EU not blocking trade deal: Mandelson
  • Strong year for Montreal boxes
  • Panel proposes highway-use tax
  • Report: Errors caused APL grounding
  • Impressive intermodal gains for U.S.railroads
  • United bankruptcy exit approved
  • Eller forms Fla. services unit

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Updated: PSA talk Turkey as global port competition intensifies
    PSA International's position in Turkey could be decided within the next 10 days to a month as the situation regarding Mersin and Iskenderun ports becomes clearer.
  • Toll hasn't given up on Patrick
    Toll Holdings is back in 'intensive discussions' with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission over its bid for rival Patrick, and has extended its takeover offer again, until February 13.
  • Japan leads Asian nations in accusing Brussels of being 'one-sided'
  • Rumours fly over China Merchants' possible takeover of Sinotrans
  • With Brussels set to veto Maut-tax refund, Berlin backs out of court clash
  • Kerala government seeks political clearance for Vizhinjam project
  • Future of Toll/Patrick JV looking shaky
  • Canadian Pacific Railway maps 24-hour intermodal terminal
  • Vladivostok strengthens position as 'Lord of the East'
  • Malacca Strait remains on underwriters' risk list

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Davie 'to be liquidated'
    Quebec shipyard Industries Davie is said to be set for liquidation and dismantling.
  • 'It all happened so fast...'
    Deposed testimony on the Christmas Day grounding of the still-beached APL Panama has come to light.
  • Adventurer foreclosed
    Washington Mutual Bank has foreclosed its mortgage on Glacier Bay's expedition cruiseship Wilderness Adventurer.
  • BHP takes Clio
    Simeon Palios-controlled Diana Shipping has locked in another time charter at a premium to Baltic Exchange routes.
  • Is the loan bonanza over?
    Moore Stephens warns it is now or never to take advantage of "cheapest shipfinance in history".
  • Mutiny on the QM2?
    Passengers threaten to stage sit-in on Cunard liner that missed Caribbean calls after prang in Florida.
  • New head at Uljanik
    Croatian tanker and vehicle-carrier specialist announces new president.
  • DryShips in rate slide
    Release of new employment details does little to improve slump in share price.
  • Jinhui buys capesize
    Hong Kong owner moves up the bulker size range as it strikes a $60m deal to buy the Mineral Shanghai from Bocimar.
  • Danes move on India
    Nordana joint venture becomes first to directly invest in domestic shipping company.
  • Pirates captured off Somalia
    Another incident of suspected piracy thwarted by US Navy in some of the most dangerous waters in the world.
  • PSA holds firm
    Singapore ports group keeps pressure on DP World in race to acquire UK ports and ferries company by maintaining previous share price offer.
  • Havila returns to Leirvik
    Norwegian offshore owner orders supply ship at domestic yard where it has two anchor-handlers under construction.
  • Kawasaki and IHI to hike capacity
    Ban on bridge construction sees Japanese yards convert facilities into maritime plants.
  • Babcock goes unconditional
    Australian group waives 90% acceptance level for takeover of UK company and presses on regardless.
  • Short fix for GO Carriers
    Global Oceanic Carriers panamax bulker GO Faith chartered out for 40 days for Pacific Ocean transit.
  • Samsung targets shiprepair
    Korean yard group teams up with MISC yard in Malaysia to service LNG carriers.
  • SeaDrill back at Daewoo
    John Fredriksen offshore drilling firm exercises option for second semi-sub at Korean yard.
  • Hornbeck springs a leak
    Discharge of petrol from US owner's tank barge contained at New Haven.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • MSC starts Mexico/U.S. Gulf/East Coast to Med loop
  • Tropical Shipping to start Canada/Port of Caucedo service
  • U.S. Navy captures pirate vessel off East African coast
  • Barge from tug "Valour" recovered; two crewmen still missing
  • MISC subsidiary to establish LNG joint venture with Samsung Heavy Industries
  • Pelser new executive director at South African Shippers' Council
  • Bankruptcy court confirms UAL Corp.'s reorganization plan
  • Asiana Cargo joins Cargo 2000
  • FPS New Zealand awarded IATA accreditation
  • YRC names Gast head of New Penn Motor Express
  • USDA ramps up inspections after Japan finds improper beef shipment
  • U.S., Mexico reach trade deal on cement
  • GeoLogistics opens Chile office
  • F.S. Mackenzie opens office in Germany
  • Grand Alliance commits to 10 years at Virginia ports
  • Port of Montreal cargo volumes rise in 2005
  • Cocoa ship stranded in Red Hook, Brooklyn
  • Eller establishes new Florida subsidiary
  • Fraser River officials applaud decision on dredged sand
  • HHLA selects Kalmar to help increase Burchardkai capacity
  • Goodson named Port Canaveral chairman

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 23, 2006
  • Bunker costs send Florida shipowner under
    Great Western Steamship ceasing trans-Pacific operations citing bunker costs as a factor.
  • Anchor caused Athos I spill: Coast Guard
    Report blaming submerged anchor rather than operator error for 2004 Delaware River oil spill.
  • GAC Group marks 50th anniversary with expansion forecast
    Group president talks of huge potential for marine industries in four emerging economies.
  • Emissions lobby group welcomes new Secretary-General
    SEAaT (Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading) says farewell to Lisa Dwyer and welcomes new Secretary-General Cor Nobel.
  • Jiskoot announces new sulphur control software for blenders
    Jiskoot says its new sulphur control software for fuel oil blenders will ensure bunker suppliers can blend MARPOL compliant fuels.
  • Hong Kong: Suppliers to impose Lunar New Year surcharge
  • Density irregularities spotted in low sulphur Singapore fuels
    Alert goes out to DNVPS customers based on CP60-compliant bunker samples, highlighting various quality issues.
  • Rotterdam: Bids/offers far apart at midday
  • Bominflot Fujairah appoints Senior Trading Manager
  • Busan New Port aims to be 'logistics hub'
    South Korea has opened its Busan New Port which aims to become "a logistics hub for northeast Asia".
  • Hong Kong clamps down on illicit marine diesel sales
    The Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department has announced the effectiveness of its crackdown on sales of illicit marine diesel.
  • Emissions initiative invites participation from Asian ports
    Four east Asian ports have been invited to join a Pacific rim working group to look at ways of reducing ship emissions.

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