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November 6, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Goldman seen taking stake in China yard
    Goldman Sachs Group Inc and other overseas funds are close to finalising a deal to buy a minority stake in Chinese shipbuilder Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group for about US$600 million, sources familiar with the situation said yesterday.
  • MMC to jointly develop Saudi terminal
    Malaysian infrastructure and energy group MMC Corp has won the right to jointly develop and operate a terminal at Jeddah Port, Saudi Arabia, worth about RM2 billion (S$868.6 million), MMC said yesterday.
  • Capesize rate may extend gains on iron ore demand
    The capesize shipping rate may extend gains, boosted by expectations of increased iron ore purchases before prices of the commodity climb next year.
  • Black Sea port workers go on strike
  • Universal Terminal receives its first cargoes

Sched Netweb site
  • Port of Shanghai to increase container handling charge next year
  • Containerships grounded in Russia's dried up River Don
  • Ningbo-Japan trade up 20pc in first three quarters
  • Cosco Antwerp first ship to dock at new Prince Rupert container port
  • Maersk Logistics launches service to cut carbon in supply chain
  • Goldman Sachs report says box shipping outlook 'less certain'
  • GreenCarrier signs agreement with NVO Transport BV
  • United starts services from LA to Hong Kong and from Washington to Rio
  • Lufthansa Cargo shifts freighter flight base from Cologne to Leipzig
  • EGSAC GSSA newboy Transnautic Aero wins two more contracts

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Hajara, Dinesh Lal and others conferred with India Shipping Summit 2007 awards
  • GE Shipping delivers Aframax tanker to buyers
  • India Shipping Summit 2007 reflective of a buoyant sector
  • Pre-sea campus of SIMS inaugurated
  • T. S. Lines to launch second China-Persian Gulf service
  • Senator Lines to join new China North Express (CNX) service
  • OOCL upgrades KTX-1 service capacity
  • China Merchants plans new 3.5-bn yuan terminal
  • APL to take delivery of world's first 'ocean-capable' 53-ft containers
  • NOL net profit surges 50 pc in third quarter
  • K Line net profit up 114 pc in H1
  • Cape Town's Table Bay expansion to double container capacity
  • Northport delays plan to cut back free box storage time until June 2008
  • Yantai consolidates 10 port areas into one
  • Zim to buy 8 mega boxships
  • ELAA calls for 'golden age of understanding'
  • Utah Governor offers to share energy expertise
  • FTA with EU likely in 2008
  • KSEZ to develop Rs 2,000-cr. deepwater port
  • VPT Chairman promises trade better infrastructure at Platinum Jubilee curtain raiser of Vizag Port
  • Jet Airways to launch cargo airlinern
  • Sensex hits 20,000
  • Single account for drawback claims on anvil
  • Haryana may offer sops for apparel exports

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
  • Optimistic outlook from Evergreen
  • DP World opens IPO
  • DOF Installer orders AHTS
  • Nordic American buys Olsen resales
  • Collision master jailed by UK court

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
  • Hawaii Governor signs Superferry bill

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
  • Port of Seattle works deal for BNSF rail corridor
  • NASSCO lays keel for seventh T-AKE ship
  • Nike making move to LNG for Los Angeles vehicle fleet
  • AAPA calls for Congress to overide president's water resources act veto
  • Coast Guard looking into new Arctic shipping route

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
  • Sinotrans reshuffles to boost takings
    PLANS afoot to integrate smaller subsidiaries into two listed firms, increasing turnover to $10bn in 2010.
  • Sinotrans Shipping lists amid dry bulk boom
  • Nordic American to buy two suezmax newbuilds
    SUEZMAX specialist to acquire two newbuild resale contracts from First Olsen in $180m deal.
  • Fesco plans foray into Black Sea feeder trades
    RUSSIAN container shipping giant to also build inland depots at three major cities to boost earnings.
  • Why shipping still has a great story to tell
    HOW do you persuade people who work in the media that ships and shipping are worth their attention?
  • Bridging the gap
    A GATHERING of bankers at the Mare Ship Finance Forum last week took the temperature of the shipping industry.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
  • Crew compromises mean safety crisis
    Crewing shortages could lead to a compromise on safety, delegates to Seatrade's Middle East Money and Ships Conference were told yesterday in Dubai
  • Apollo to buy Regent?
    PRIVATE equity powerhouse Apollo Management is reportedly poised to purchase Regent Seven Seas Cruises for $1Bn
  • Seabourn orders third sister
    SEABOURN Cruise Line has exercised its option for a third 32,000gt newbuild, bringing parent Carnival Corp.'s orders over the past month alone to more than $2.4Bn
  • ASEAN crews to get Chinese training
    TRANSPORT ministers from the Association of South-East Asian Nations and China have signed a wide-ranging co-operation agreement
  • Aker sells equipment interests
    AKER ASA has sold off two marine equipment subsidiaries to the Norwegian technology group ODIM
  • Europe fuels US coal exports
    US coal exports are surging and imports are levelling off, marking a stark reversal of the trading trends of previous years
  • Rickmers beats profit forecast
  • MarAd refuses to panic at eco-suit
  • Maitland welcomes new UAE flag
  • Upgrade of UAE maritime law needed
  • Teekay tanker takes out tower
  • HHLA share price rocketing
  • Louis blames sinking on poor charts
  • Landslide paralyses Buenaventura
  • $300 for dead seafarers' families
  • Asia-Oz bunker surcharges doubled

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
  • DP World prices shares in IPO
    Dubai-based terminal operator selling 17% of its shares in stock sale expected to raise as much as $4.32 billion
  • Import safety bill would revoke brokers' licenses
  • Congress slates vote to override water bill veto
  • Far Eastern Freight Conference sets congestion charge
  • Port of Seattle to buy BNSF rail lines
  • Rickmers beats forecast
  • Three receive AOTOS awards
  • i2 eyes sale
  • Weekly rail traffic mixed
  • ABX buys Cargo Holdings
  • Larger cold warehouses to comply with security rules

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
  • Canadian railways sign routing protocol
  • DP World to raise up to USD4.3 billion
  • St Petersburg winter surcharge gives chill reminder
  • Court challenges likely for Melbourne channel deepening
  • OOCL's revenue up

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
  • Dry stocks slide
    Shares of US-listed dry-bulk shipping companies saw another round of bearish declines.
  • Amazonian goes coastal
    Brazil's Grupo Libra ends a yearslong absence from cabotage with the entry of river shipping arm Companhia de Navegacao da Amazonia.
  • Coscol bags heavy lifters
    Chinese owner signs on for two semi-submersible heavy-lift newbuildings from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
  • Salamon bags a bargain
    German KG reveals deal done at Orient Shipyard in Korea for four capesizes before prices sky-rocketed.
  • MGV still red
    Marine Growth Ventures has always posted losses, and it will continue to post losses for several years as the company pursues the cruise timeshare business, an earnings report says.
  • Passage to India
    McNulty close to completing deal with Indian yard, president says.
  • Suspects named in VLCC case
    Indonesia reveals initials of three men allegedly involved in selling Pertamina VLCCs to Frontline at below market price.
  • Less sunshine at Tropical
    Income from Nicor-owned shipping company drops 17.1% as operating costs increase.
  • Chowgule steams ahead
    Indian bulker owner piles on profit in lucrative first-half dry cargo market.
  • Norden nets huge sale gain
    Danish owner stands to book $37.9m net profit on sale of 13-year-old handymax it has yet to get its hands on.
  • Oceanex goes private
    Boxship and ro-ro owner's new captain takes company off the Toronto Stock Exchange as shareholders approve buyout bid.
  • BV extends share sale
    Investor demand for French classification society stock leads to full exercise of over allotment option.
  • Silver lining for TEN
    Larger fleet and gains on disposals lift Greek tanker owner to record net income and says market challenges 'manageable.'
  • Eckero adds more
    Finnish ferry line builds ownership in compatriot Birka Line to 84% and launches offer for rest.
  • Jinhui adds supramax
    Hong Kong and Oslo-listed owner returns to Oshima Shipbuilding with $35.92m deal.
  • Polaris to tackle crew shortage
    Former Indian shipowner Polaris Marine Management looking for tie-ups with institutions to address crisis.
  • Rickmers rolls on
    Singapore boxship owner sees third quarter profits exceed expectations.
  • DP World worth $21.58 billion
    Port operator banks record returns from its UAE IPO.
  • Lasco to sell reefer fleet
    Latvian owner to let 'less profitable ships' go to pay for newbuildings including four at Hyundai Mipo.
  • Eimskip sells again
    Icelandic owner offloads more property assets to pay for huge acquisition spree.
  • ABG on the prowl
    Indian yard is itching to spend INR 10bn on an east coast facility, if only it could find the land.
  • Kiwis boost coastal shipping
    New Zealand government wants at least 30% of freight moved by sea by 2040.
  • Nordic American takes a hit
    Herbjorn Hansson-led company sees third quarter returns slip into the red due to a weakened spot market.
  • Marco Polo up on debut
    Singapore shiprepairer and owner sees shares open 59% higher than IPO price.
  • Danish truckers block freight
    Stena considers legal action after big delays at its Fredrikshavn terminal as lorry drivers protest high fines.
  • Nordic American takes two
    Herbjorn Hansson-led outfit buys two newbuildings from First Olsen in $180m swoop.
  • Four more for Mipo
    Lasco revealed as owner returning to South Korea's Hyundai Mipo with order for chemical quartet.
  • Sinotrans aims high
    Chinese bulker group could raise at least $1.47bn from IPO in Hong Kong.
  • Teekay tanker hits light tower
    "Substantial damage" caused to navigation aid south of Staten Island in New York.
  • DOF declares at Aker
    Norwegian offshore owner returns to compatriot yard to firm up $141m AHTS order.
  • Hallin inks newbuild
    UK-listed offshore company returns to ex-Pan United yard for $36m subsea operations vessel.
  • MPC slips
    German shipping fund player sees nine-month earnings fall as investment declines.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
  • Expect more service contracts with bunker clauses
  • Maersk names seventh PS-class giant, Andersen takes reins
  • U.S. Navy responds to pirate attacks off Somalia
  • CTSA amends fuel surcharge
  • ACL moves service from Maher to Ports America in N.J.
  • What shall we do with a drunken sailor? Jail him
  • BA World Cargo's first half revenue down 8.8%
  • Kingfisher wants more A380s
  • American's cargo down 6.2% in October
  • Continental's October cargo down 2%
  • Eastern Air Cargo to adopt Skyroute brand name
  • Bush vetoes waterway bill
  • CPR, CN agree routing protocol
  • Thamesport breaks October rail record
  • U.S. kicks Canadian meat and poultry tests up a notch
  • Shipping costs could lead China's iron ore importers to pool charges
  • U.S., Canada loosen trade restrictions on potatoes
  • Korea Express sale likely by end of month
  • China has handled 60,000 IPR cases in five years, official says
  • Eimskip opens first Vietnam office
  • Customs brokers caught in import safety legislative net
  • L.A. port approves truck plan component, Long Beach to do same
  • HHLA shares surge on opening day of trading
  • China's throughput to top 100 million TEUs
  • Bayonne voids contract to sell land for auto terminal
  • First vessel calls at new Prince Rupert container terminal
  • Port of Seattle buying rail corridor as part of county swap

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
  • Danish ferry ports blocked by lorry drivers
    The Danish infrastructure including ferry ports and bridges has been blocked on and off the latest 24 hours by lorry drivers, which are unhappy with the latest legislation and penalty for driving lorries. It started Sunday at Frederikshavn, where some ...
  • Trica entered the Transfennica-fleet
    Transfennica has taken delivery of the fourth of eight combined ro-ro- and container vessels from the Polish shipyard Stocznia Szczecinska Nowa. Named Trica, the vessel has entered service between Rauma, Hanko and L'beck. The vessel has a length of ...
  • The first Edith M'rsk from Odense
    The naming ceremony of Odense Steel Shipyard's newbuilding no. 208 was the very last official task for Jess Søderberg as CEO of A. P. Møller-Mærsk. He was the host for the arrangement where Kirsten Mc-Kinney Olufsen, second-daughter ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
  • Tech company to showcase fuel savings
    CEO speaking to international gathering on monitoring technologies.
  • Pressure grows to revise bunker surcharges
    TSA chairman says viability of some ocean carriers are at risk from 'far too volatile' fuel prices.
  • Fuel oil exports resuming from Ras Tanura
    Fujairah bunker market expected to soak up 180 cst material offered for late November loading.
  • Manager leaves Kangaroo Bunkers
  • VLCC received at Singapore's Universal Terminal
    Asia's biggest privately owned terminal claims successful incoming cargo trial, test deliveries scheduled.
  • Rotterdam market firming
  • Asia-Australia lines raise bunker surcharges
    Carriers revising surcharge this month on high bunker prices.
  • Prestige Marine builds seven bunker tankers
    Singapore supplier, marking 21st anniversary, expects its first 6,300 dwt double-hull tanker next year.

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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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