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BRIEFS
July 24, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Banking on the Malacca Strait
    PEOPLE constantly talk about how the world is getting smaller with budget airlines, mobile phones and the Internet.
  • Man who chopped sailing times around the world
    FERDINAND Marie de Lesseps was the man who linked Europe and the Middle East together sea-wise.
  • M-E to Asia tankers rates seen steady
    THE cost of shipping crude oil from the Middle East to Asia on two million-barrel tankers will probably remain near a five-month high because so few ships are now available that a decline in demand won't make much difference.
  • Surcharge slapped on Colombo port
  • Kuehne + Nagel H1 net seen up 61%

Sched Netweb site
  • Newbuild OOCL Europe to serve Asia-Europe trade
  • CMA CGM launches Cimex to replace Super Galex
  • Baltrans continues worldwide expansion
  • Shantou container throughput up 21pc in first six months
  • Vancouver H1 volume increases 21pc
  • MOL to establish own subsidiary in Vietnam
  • Dragonair's H1 cargo volume rises 4.6pc
  • Mainland cargo carrier set for take-off in August
  • Sydney Airport's FY2006 earnings rise 6.1pc

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Premiums for Lebanon-bound vessels double after Middle East flare-up
  • Chinese demand drives up coal, ore shipping costs to 8-month high
  • GM soyaoil imports to flow unhindered till March 31
  • Scope seen for trade ties with Ecuador
  • Textile exports post 18 pc growth in April-May
  • BCC&I's fifth biennial international conference on 'Indian Ports & Shipping' to be held from Oct. 12 to 14
  • NMPT to become stakeholder in Mangalore SEZ
  • 500 tonnes of urad dal arriving at Chennai Port
  • Indianoil Petronas to set up Rs 300-cr. LPG project at Chennai Port
  • GMB to hire private agency to ensure navigational safety at ports
  • Port Pipavav attracts more main line vessels
  • Rly Board sees scope for 4 more dedicated freight corridors
  • CONCOR's cold chain facility at Rai to be ready for operation in August
  • Railways set to impose 20 pc premium service surcharge on more goods
  • Cargoitalia begins services from Chennai, Delhi
  • Specific time-frame for job works in EOUs sought
  • TUFS continues
  • Exim Bank to raise foreign currency loans in Europe
  • Direct tax collections shoot up by 60 pc
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New Bifa director general
  • "OOCL Europe" named at Geoje Dockyard
  • Emirates signs for ten Boeing 747-8Fs
  • New partners for M+R Switzerland
  • SDV International Logistics opening New Zealand branch
  • IMO concerned over Beirut evacuations
  • 1st Commercial launches new website
  • Canada to host 23rd international air cargo forum and exposition

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 23, 2006
  • Stolt-Nielsen appeals to US Supreme Court
  • Optimistic Gdansk port buys post 'panamax cranes
  • Five vie for Panama box port
  • Oman trade deal passes Congress despite port fears
  • Lehman buys shipyard

Marine Logweb site
JULY 21, 2006
  • Grand jury indicts OSG
  • Senate panel funds Title XI

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 21, 2006
  • Jerry Klein to retire from Marine Terminals Post
  • Bob Bohlman stepping down as Puget Sound Marine Exchange boss
  • Port group pleased with Senate Ok of funding bill
  • Port of Vancouver, BC sees positive mid-year numbers
  • Coal, grain continue to drive weekly rail freight traffic numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • ELAA's Chris Bourne joins Trinity House
    CHRIS Bourne, executive director of the European Liner Affairs Association, is joining Trinity House as a non-executive director.
  • Cyprus ports set for ultimate test
    THE ports of Cyprus are coping with the huge influx of evacuees from war-torn Lebanon, but the true test will come this week as the port of Limassol prepares to receive regular liner calls.
  • Asbestos tanker Otapan to leave Amsterdam at last
    The controversial chemical tanker Otapan , berthed in the port of Amsterdam since 1999, is to begin its final journey tomorrow as the unwelcome 22,328 dwt visitor leaves for scrapping in Turkey.
  • IMO launches international award to recognise the bravery of seafarers
    A NEW award for exceptional bravery at sea was officially launched by the International Maritime Organization on Friday.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 21, 2006
  • Crown Princess probe seeks answers
    PRINCESS Cruises' Crown Princess departed from Florida yesterday, with investigators looking at all possibilities for the incident in which 240 passengers were injured
  • Lukoil confirms Keppel tug order
    LUKoil has placed an order with Keppel Singapore for an icebreaker and an ice-class tug to support year-round tanker loadings at the new Arctic terminal of Varandey
  • CMA CGM protests at uncharted rock
    CMA CGM has sent a letter of protest to the port authorities of China and Taiwan after its 8,488TEU container ship CMA CGM Otello struck an uncharted object
  • Trasmed faces ferry safety fine
    ACCIONA Trasmediterranea is facing the prospect of a government fine for failing to provide adequate ferry services between the ports of Malaga and Melilla
  • Lauritzen Cool buys Meridian
  • JF Lehman confirms yard bid
  • Brostrom buys sisters from Rigel
  • Taiwanese assess cargo removal
  • Boxship outlook still good: Teo

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 21, 2006
  • Virginia hub to get 'niche' port
    A new deepwater terminal to serve limited-schedule, heavy-lift, and breakbulk cargo is set to open near Norfolk, Va.
  • ILA re-elects district officers
  • Vancouver boxes up 21%
  • Hub earnings improve
  • Union Pacific to add Texas intermodal terminal
  • Matson draws $70M from credit
  • RedPrairie acquires BlueCube
  • Schenker, BAX combine on aerospace services
  • Jade selects Europe partners
  • Werner profit gains
  • Sea Containers completes ferry sale
  • ILA scanner plan could slow container handling

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 21, 2006
  • Search is on for stolen boxship
    The 669TEU Cypriot-registered containership Umfolozi which collided with a dredger in Walvis Bay on 16 September last year has been 'stolen', the Namibian Ports Authority said this week.
  • Shippers critical of Ashdod war surcharges
    East Mediterranean conferences have announced a war-risk surcharge for Israel, upping costs by US$115/TEU on all cargo from today.
  • Indonesian government to fight local tariff slump
  • Colombo go-slow resolved, but not before affecting hub customers
  • Toll begins price push for rail, road and ports
  • China's Quanzhou unveils initial port plan with COSCO
  • Agulhas: clearing waterlogged holds more time-consuming process
  • AP Moller gets ACCC nod for Adsteam buy
  • OOIL buys four 4,500TEU ships
  • Guns found in China box

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 21, 2006
  • OSG indicted
    New York tanker owner named co-defendant in previously disclosed Texas waste-oil case as US appears to be turning up the heat in its wider probe of oil-water separator violations by Overseas Shipholding Group.
  • Intermarine takes two more
    US heavy lift operator brings to six the number of newbuildings it will take on charter from German owner Reederei Jungerhans.
  • Wilson piles on the numbers
    Fleet tops 100 as Bergen owner makes second purchase in a week.
  • UK minimum wage deal
    Seafarers get national rate but only when working on ships going nowhere after stand-by vessel agreement.
  • Losses roll in for MMM
    Malaysian owner racks up progressively larger deficit as year goes on.
  • Til death do us part
    Malaysia LNG agrees to take one 90s- and three 80s-built gas carriers from MISC until they go to the knackers yard.
  • Indian yards plan closer
    Shipping ministry identifies sites for two new international-class shipyards.
  • Containership stolen
    Hunt on for "thieves" after repaired Cypriot ship disappears from Walvis Bay.
  • SCI looks for capesize double
    Indian owner closing in on resale deal this year as it progresses with massive fleet renewal plan.
  • Eimskip moves on Kursiu
    Icelandic line snaps up another 20% in Lithuanian short-sea operator with call on remainder after 2010.
  • Piraeus port-strike threat
    Greek dock workers reportedly planning walk-out next week in contract row.
  • CSDC does decade-long deal
    Chinese tanker owner signs up for crude imports with Sinopec.
  • OOCL back at Samsung
    Hong Kong owner returns to the South Korean shipbuilder for a quartet of panamax boxships.
  • Profits slip at Seaspan
    Rising expenses plus casualty hit the bottom line at Vancouver-based containership player.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 21, 2006
  • War conditions halt cargo operations in Lebanon
  • EMTA lines issue war risk surcharge for Israeli ports, Maersk Line closes offices
  • Eimskip increases stake in Kursiu Linija to 70%
  • Transport equipment manufacturers scrap merger plan
  • ESPMC-WITASS conference to raise rates
  • American applies to DOT for Dallas/Beijing flights
  • Commercial carriers deliver supplies to troops in Iraq, Afghanistan
  • Fletcher to become USTRANSCOM operations director
  • Jade Cargo selects Swiss WorldCargo for Europe sales, service support
  • UP's second quarter profits up 67%
  • CN's net income up 75% in second quarter
  • Railroads indicate readiness for peak season
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Subaru join up for Baltimore logistics facility
  • Trade groups praise Senate approval of water resources bill
  • Vancouver's first half container volume up 21%, 2 million TEUs predicted for year
  • Redwood City port cargo volume second highest level
  • MTC announces management changes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JULY 21, 2006
  • Competition authority turns down complaint against Color Line
    The Norwegian competition authority Konkurransetilsynet has turned down a complaint against Color Line from competing Fjord Line. The latter claims ...
  • Green light for Fosen in Rødby
    Danish authorities have given Norwegian Fosen Trafikklag right to access the Scandlines port facilities in Rødby. The company is now ...
  • Still unclear cause to cruise vessel list
    Inspectors from the US National Transport Safety Board and the USCG will also examine data from the Voyage Data Recorder ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 21, 2006
  • Canada: Harbour Authority takes over marine fuel supply
    Harbour Authority in British Columbia has reached an agreement with Esso Imperial Oil which ensures continued fuel supply.
  • Primorsk could gain from refinery interest
    Russian oil giant Lukoil could be planning to build a refinery at the Russian port of Primorsk.
  • Powerless Yukos president abandons ship
    Yukos president gives up the fight for embattled oil company as creditors meet to vote on liquidation.
  • Industry awaits guidelines on borderline sulphur readings
    With no known cases of Port State Control checking marine fuel sulphur content, industry still wonders what might happen if there is a borderline test result.
  • Hong Kong: Bunker demand thrives on falling prices
    Hong Kong enjoys recovery in demand after little activity last week.
  • Quiet Friday morning in Rotterdam market
  • Pakistani firm to build new refinery
    Construction of oil refinery expected to be completed by 2009.
  • Titan confident of improving fundamentals
    Fundamentals improving despite downgraded credit ratings. Fall in 2005 earnings due to high bunker costs among others.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
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
CUSTOMS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
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
INDUSTRY
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
SEAFARERS
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.
TRADE
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
TRANSPORTATION
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.
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SHIPYARDS
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
TRADE
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%
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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)
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
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%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
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
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
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
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
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.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
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.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
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
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
MEETINGS
"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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
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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