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March 2, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL to grow network of terminals, may expand to Europe
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines is aiming to expand its network of nine terminals, including the possible establishment of terminals in Europe, after it recently announced its first China facility in Qingdao.
  • Q3 profit of Msia's MISC jumps to RM944.5m
    MALAYSIA's MISC Bhd, the world's biggest owner of liquefied natural gas tankers, said third-quarter profit rose helped by ship sales and demand for oil and gas facilities.
  • Sea freight futures seen growing to US$150b in 5 years
    THE global sea freight derivatives market could grow to around US$150 billion in the next three to five years, but issues over transparency and liquidity continue to frustrate expansion, market participants say.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Fire-fighting system on ship rendered virtually useless
    A SINGAPORE-flagged vessel had its Halon 1301 fixed fire extinguishing system rendered virtually useless during an engine room fire two years ago because the fire had prevented the crew from shutting off the ventilation opening to the engine room.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL to grow network of terminals, may expand to Europe
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines is aiming to expand its network of nine terminals, including the possible establishment of terminals in Europe, after it recently announced its first China facility in Qingdao.
  • Q3 profit of Msia's MISC jumps to RM944.5m
    MALAYSIA's MISC Bhd, the world's biggest owner of liquefied natural gas tankers, said third-quarter profit rose helped by ship sales and demand for oil and gas facilities.
  • Sea freight futures seen growing to US$150b in 5 years
    THE global sea freight derivatives market could grow to around US$150 billion in the next three to five years, but issues over transparency and liquidity continue to frustrate expansion, market participants say.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Fire-fighting system on ship rendered virtually useless
    A SINGAPORE-flagged vessel had its Halon 1301 fixed fire extinguishing system rendered virtually useless during an engine room fire two years ago because the fire had prevented the crew from shutting off the ventilation opening to the engine room.

Sched Netweb site
  • NOL 2006 net profit plunges 57pc
  • Evergreen upgrades online reporting services
  • HK hosts terminal operations conference and exhibition
  • Shortage of sailors becomes acute for Korean lines
  • DHL to invest heavily in the Middle East
  • Seattle extends benefits to Teamsters' domestic partners
  • Airbus to lay off 10,000 in massive corporate restructuring
  • Malaysia Airlines back in the black in 2006
  • Qantas turns to GEnx engine for its 787 fleet

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Aaras Container Line inks NVOCC agency pact with Aaras Shipping & Logistics
  • RFL deftly executes project cargo delivery in record time
  • Eagle Maritime Group adjudged second best supporter of CSAV
  • Zim opens own office at vizag
  • ABG Shipyard delivers AHTS vessel to UAE co.
  • GE Shipping takes delivery of product tanker
  • S. S. Hussain appointed JNPT Chairman
  • Import duty waiver slashes capital dredging costs
  • Jumbo (BCN) rakes at CONCOR's DRT CFS attract huge trade support
  • 5 more years for textile cos to avail of technology upgradation fund scheme
  • Orissa unveils new policy to attract industries
  • Karnataka to set up SEZs in Tier-II cities
  • Economic thrust was vital-says IMC chief
  • SAD departure to make edible oils cheaper
  • Infrastructure development proposals innovative, feels CII chief
  • Fieo identifies positive aspects
  • Excise sop to SSIs inadequate-AIAI
  • CIAe cites cause for concerns
  • MAIT chalks IT up

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Samskip boosts its coverage of the Baltic and North Sea
  • Fraport wants to save
  • Neuss-Düsseldorf ports witness increasing throughput
  • Correos opened new sorting and distribution centre

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Interferry offers assistance to Indonesia
  • Golden Ocean profit down
  • Panama Canal gets busier
  • Strong Q4 for Golar

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Foss Maritime to build hybrid tug
  • Aker Innovation formed to eye new projects
  • Austal confirms ten ferry order from Macau
  • TBS orders tweendeckers in China
  • Rochester fast ferry on the move
  • Panama Canal demand grows

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Bunker fuel spill reported at Port of Seattle grain terminal
  • Panama Canal Authority releases first quarter numbers
  • Overseas Shipholding looks to buy lightering business from Heidmar
  • NAFTA partners see decline in surface transportation totals
  • New academic dean appointed at US Merchant Marine Academy

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Greeks splurge on capesize newbuilds
    GREEK owners close to finalising a $1bn binge of capesize newbuilding orders.
  • Survey points to Greek flag recovery
  • Report sparks off heated debate at Erika trial
    CIVIL claimant and defence lawyers trade blows after report shows BP declined to approve vessel for its use.
  • Golar eyes logistics spin-off
    JOHN Fredriksen's company is considering spinning off its logistic investments and projects into a separate company.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Indonesia targets lax ferry safety
    JAKARTA 01 March ' Indonesia's president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, has warned ferry operators there will be stricter penalties for lax safety practices
  • NEMO ' the new French weapon
    CMA CGM Australia's apparently premature 'new service' announcement has left New Zealand service partners shell-shocked and apparently even surprised the Line's HQ
  • Golden Ocean upbeat on more Chinese growth
    FREDRIKSEN-controlled dry bulk shipping venture Golden Ocean has reported a 2006 profit less than that of 2005, but retains an optimistic outlook based on growth in China
  • MCA takes on new SAR helicopters
    THE UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency is upgrading its search and rescue operations by taking delivery of new S-92 Sikorsky helicopters
  • Fish 'n ships talks 'positive'
    THE strong feelings of the Shetland Islands' fish industry about NorthLink Ferries following last week's delays have been eased after talks between the two parties
  • Ship sale keeps Birka in black
  • Passage plans must be monitored
  • Grounded bulker off Baltimore
  • House approves investment bill
  • Eagle Bulk flies higher
  • CSAV posts $58M loss for 2006
  • Golar 4Q soars on rate spike
  • CMA CGM takes Cheng Lie
  • FFA loss hits DryShips
  • Macquarie and Hochtief vie for HHLA

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • California to get new container fee bill
    Activist politician Lowenthal plans to re-introduce a bill calling for a $30 per-box fee to help pay for pollution-reducing measures in California.
  • Senate rejects scan-all container proposal
  • Matson, J.B. Hunt partner on guaranteed China services
  • ILA, Evergreen agree on port captains' contract
  • Rotterdam hit by protest
  • Dominican Republic joins CAFTA
  • South Atlantic Chassis Pool adds locations
  • Seagirt tops mark
  • ANL returns to Europe
  • DP World out of Hamburg stevedore bidding
  • CMA CGM makes offer for Taiwan carrier

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Interview: CMA CGM expects to earn back cost of Cheng Lie acquisition in five to six years
    CMA CGM, which offered to acquire Taiwan's Cheng Lie Navigation (CNC) yesterday, is confident of recovering its $T5.2bn (US$158m) investment and profiting from the business within five to six years.
  • Only Macquarie and Hochtief left on HHLA stake shortlist
    The Hamburg Senate confirmed today that 49.9% of HHLA would go to either Macquarie or Hochtief, following exclusion of the other pretenders, although the IPO option is still open.
  • Smit Rotterdam harbour towage strike continues past initial 24 hours
  • APMM's Odense yard tried to secure orders from Maersk competitors
  • US House passes bill on foreign takeover vetting
  • Hamburg Sud's Trident goes weekly
  • China Shipping suspends share trading for multi-modal co-operation announcement
  • Slow volume growth holds back Jakarta port investment
  • HMM and Heung-A to add Colombo to CIX service
  • AAL revises Asia-Australia services
  • Bangladesh adviser regime decides on New Mooring privatisation
  • Maersk moots direct calls at projected Cai Mep deepwater port

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Why TK is more than OK
    Veteran analyst says Teekay Shipping -- or is it Teekay Corp? -- has left behind its former peers in the tanker sector and deserves to be treated better.
  • Eagle raises $102m
    Dry bulk operator prices secondary shares offering at $18.95, market sources indicate.
  • Samudera sings the blues
    Indonesian liner and tanker player hit by higher costs and lower freight rates in 2006.
  • SSW continues to fall
    Investors slice another chunk off Seaspan's share price as it unveils a full-year profit of $35m.
  • Bulker grounds off US
    Baumarine-chartered panamax loaded with coal stranded in Chesapeake Bay as officials wait for high tide to re-float.
  • Platou snaps up more ACM
    Oslo broker now holds nearly 6.5% of its London counterpart.
  • Norwegian ship leaks in Elbe
    Rapid response from German authorities as heavy fuel oil leaks from chemical tanker in River Elbe.
  • Palmali back at Russian yard
    Turkish owner order series of 10 small tankers at MNP Group's Krasnoye Sormovo.
  • AAS still waiting for returns
    Annual revenues kept to a minimum at Aker American Shipping as it waits for OSG ships to roll out of yard.
  • Hang on!
    JP Morgan docks Ship Finance recommendation after Frontline plan to offload remaining stake.
  • Nepline losses widen
    Higher costs and lower revenues hurt Malaysian tanker owner in 2006.
  • Duo bail out Viktor Lenac
    Uljanik and Tankerska Plovidba to become shareholders in bankrupt Croatian yard after debt deal.
  • Olsen upgrades FSO
    Knock Nevis is set to take on 450,000 barrels/day as Maersk ramps up Qatar activity.
  • Ocean Tankers reverses loss
    Cypriot-listed tanker owner says goodbye to red ink in first result since listing.
  • All good for Golar
    Record fourth quarter result boosts annual profit for John Fredriksen's gas shipping venture.
  • Tallink sells fast ferry
    Estonian operator offloads Autoexpress 3 to Jordan's Arab Bridge.
  • Golden to pay dividend
    Fredriksen bulker outfit to start quarterly payouts as fourth quarter profits move in to the black.
  • Penguin turns it round
    Singapore shipowner and shipyard operator gets back in the black for 2006.
  • Casualty hurts HUBLine
    Cost of repairs plus vessel downtime dent profits at Malaysian intra-Asian boxship player.
  • Austal solves mystery
    The anonymous company behind 10 fast ferry orders at Australian yard is...
  • Courage rides BDI rise
    Higher freight rates, fleet capacity and utilization boost results at Singapore-listed bulker player.
  • Disposals lift MISC
    Malaysian owner sees 18.5% rise in third quarter profits, but only thanks to the aframaxes it sold.
  • Deeper into the red
    Canada's BC Ferries see profits slip further into negative territory due to seasonal slowdown.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • CMA CGM bids for Taiwan's CNC
  • WTSA raising agricultural rates
  • Hamburg Sud making Trident weekly
  • MISC's profit rises after vessel sales
  • Intermarine receives third heavy-lift ship from ENVC
  • COSCO partners with leading Chinese energy company
  • Nordana ending direct calls at Fos
  • NYK receives bulk ship
  • HJ Lines to start freight-ferry service between Wales, Ireland
  • Airbus cutting 10,000 jobs
  • FedEx completes buyout of Chinese joint venture
  • UPS drops 194 employees in cost-saving move
  • Silverjet offering "carbon neutral" cargo service
  • Celadon buys Va.-based Warrior Xpress
  • Intercontainer-Interfrigo names Wintgens director of operations
  • Specter of 100% container exams looms again in Senate
  • Mexico challenges China subsidies at WTO
  • Kuehne + Nagel looking to expand Russian footprint
  • Chinese Coca-Cola bottlers select Descartes
  • Globe Express' Canadian unit opens Montreal office
  • iGPS picks up Wal-Mart executive
  • Panama Canal tonnage rises
  • Hutchison building new Ecuador port
  • $10 million opening bid set for Batangas port
  • Tacoma port names Fabulich chairman

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Norwegian chemcarrier leaks fuel oil in Elbe
    Norwegian Anders Utkilen chemical tanker Fostraum, 2,900 DWT and built 1991, leaked fuel oil into the River Elbe at Butzfleth ...
  • Sharp increase in pay-outs from Swedish morgage bank
    The Swedish Ship Mortgage Bank paid out SEK 1,790 million (EUR 193 million) in new loans last year, up by ...
  • Better for Birka Line in 2006
    The turnover of Birka Line Abp was EUR 94.70 million in 2006 compared to 115.46 million in the previous year ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 1, 2007
  • Bunker spill clean up underway
    Agencies swinging into operation after Puget Sound accident yesterday.
  • Marketing manager moves on
    Lubeoil Manager and Bunker Trader at Turkish company resigns.
  • 2006 a 'momentous year' for Aegean
    Q4 and annual results show growth in the year Aegean bagged $185.2 from IPO to continue expansion.
  • Singapore: Stocks of residual fuels down, distillates up
  • ARA market firms further
  • Court doubles bill for diesel spill
    New Zealand-based firm ordered to cover costs of cleanup works resulting from a diesel spill in 2005.
  • New bunker firm starts in Australia
    Independent bunker trading firm has established an office in Sydney this year.
  • High bunker costs cut STX Pan Ocean profit
    Singapore-listed bulker owner blames high bunker costs and losses in derivatives trading for its 2006 profit cut.
  • Crude up after US inventory report
    Oil prices up slightly after US inventory data and Iran's intention to continue pursuing its nuclear research.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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