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December 6, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cosco Pacific plans to double port spending
    Cosco Pacific, the ports arm of China's largest shipping conglomerate, sees terminals as its growth driver and will double annual capital expenditure in ports to tap booming global trade, a senior executive said on Tuesday.
  • Hutchison unit loses tax appeal
    Hutchison Whampoa Ltd's Hong Kong port unit lost an appeal in the city's Court of Final Appeal against a tax ruling over a US$1.72 billion fund raising.
  • Maersk scales back its Asia-Europe network
    Maersk Line, the world's largest shipping line and a unit of AP Moeller-Maersk, said it is scaling back its Asia-Europe network to offset the effects of port congestion and high bunker fuel costs.
  • Asian aframax rates rise to 8-month high on tanker shortage

Sched Netweb site
  • Rate hike, low dollar, US export surge boost CSCL profit outlook
  • CTSA hike rates due to higher costs, fuel prices, weak dollar
  • Chiwan CT gears up marketing of Sea-Rail Intermodal
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries wins US$737 million deal for nine box ships
  • Maersk to add four slower bunker-saving ships to Asia-Europe net
  • Moody's raises MOL credit to A3 on enhanced profitability
  • DP World to operate Aden container terminal in Yemen
  • NZ competition regulator begins probe Qantas price-fixing
  • California's LA/Ontario airport to build US$125 million cargo centre
  • Emirates Skycargo clinches two awards from separate groups

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line to effect GRI from US, Canada to Gulf, Indian Subcontinent
  • SCI books 6 Handymax vessels
  • Japanese firms now prefer India to China as manufacturing base-Survey
  • India, Czech Republic home in on 2010 trade target 3 years ahead!
  • India offers wider market to US farm goods!
  • Talks under way for Indo-Japanese treaty on currency swap
  • 3 leading port players line up IPOs for 2008
  • DP World Chennai, staff sign wage pact
  • Tuticorin Port upgrades security system
  • Mercator to set up shipyards in Maharashtra & Gujarat
  • Roadwings to bolster box traffic at Mormugao Port
  • Rly Ministry to decide funds source for freight corridors
  • TCHAA seminar on 'Employee Retention' today
  • Minister: Textile exports target is $ 25.06 bn
  • Nafed slashes onion MEP by $ 175/tonne
  • ...exports plunge
  • CIAe chief alleges govt indifference to exporters' problems

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Eimskip Americas names new CEO
  • Ateia chooses new president
  • Icelandair Cargo starts direct freighter service to Canada
  • Miele and Schenker start logistics partnership in Finland
  • EU urges Armenia's inclusion in Caucasian railway project

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • 14 states on "negative performance" list
  • Ship Finance sells non -double-hull suezmaxes
  • Lack of installation vessels adds to wind power "bottleneck"
  • Aker Philadelphia completes private placement

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Chinese yard launches PSV for Bourbon
  • Maersk Line bids for Joint High Speed Vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Port of Tacoma testing new time for meetings
  • Corps to begin dredging Duwamish Waterway turning basin
  • Foss reimbursing employees for initial TWIC card
  • Oregon governor taps Achterman as Transportation Commission chair
  • New simulator now open at Coast Guard training center

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Maersk Line revamps to remain at top spot
    TOP management team will be trimmed and Europe-Asia services rescheduled to save on bunkers.
  • Maersk reshuffle sets ports free
  • Liner operators warned over rising ships systems costs
    OWNERS paying more for ship operating costs as well as container positioning and maintenance or port fees.
  • SCI books six handymaxes at STX Shipyard
    INDIAN owner places order for six bulkers with South Korean shipbuilder.
  • Water World
    BANGLADESH, amid all its watery trials, accords huge status to its marine personnel.
  • The policy whisperers
    THE unmasking of the faceless whisperers reveals the extent to which our regulators rely on 'expert' information.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • OPEC leaves output unchanged
    OPEC members have decided to keep their output at existing levels despite huge volatility in the oil market
  • Aker Phil wraps share placement
    AKER Philadelphia Shipyard, the shipbuilding unit to be spun off from Aker American Shipping, has completed its previously-announced private placement of 2.39M shares
  • Philippines yard gets thumbs-up
    SHIPOWNERS have given a vote of confidence to the new shipbuilding yard in Subic Bay, Philippines
  • Maersk cuts capacity climb
    MAERSK Line's decision to add four vessels of 6,000TEU and larger to its Asia-Europe network has raised eyebrows at a time when all indicators point to overcapacity
  • Southern hemisphere line planned
    A PLAN to set up a shipping line to operate between India, South Africa and Brazil as part of a new trade corridor is moving nearer
  • Power plant planned for Trincomalee
    INDIA'S National Thermal Power Corporation plans to set up a 500MW coal-based power plant in Sri Lanka's deep-water eastern port of Trincomalee
  • India eyes China's Rio Tinto 'bid'
  • WB seeks expansion of South Asia trade
  • Everglades to claim cruise crown
  • EPA recasts marine diesel engine deadlines
  • Senate OKs Peru trade pact
  • EMSA adds seven to pollution patrol
  • Jurong yard takes Chinese stake
  • Lower costs for Aussie arbitration
  • Petronas seeks more reserves
  • Rio rumours hint at China bid

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk plans to restructure ocean container operations: Report
    Container unit CEO Kolding says largest box carrier is 'cumbersome, and 'bureaucratic,' and is in danger of losing its top market ranking.
  • Eight sites join TWIC list
  • Container slump continues
  • Everglades plan approved
  • Storms block Canada rails
  • Japan lines to spend $545M for bulkers: Report
  • Mineta calls for sweeping U.S. maritime changes
  • Intercontainer adds box trains
  • Nehru plans trade zone
  • TWIC sign-up expanded
  • Report: TSA better at handling security information

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • FEFC members: 'Next year as good as this year'
  • Offen cancels order for nine mega post-panamax vessels
  • Rebel Vancouver dockers get temporary security clearance exemption
  • UK RHA fuel protest update
  • Concor goes high-tech

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Nichols Bros reopens
    After court reprieve, US shipyard is back open for business with a smaller workforce.
  • Top suing for $3.8m
    US-listed tanker owners takes charterer to court over tanker fixture take-back.
  • Out with the old
    US-listed DryShips confirms purchase of a 2001-built capesize and the sale of the 1993-built Netadola.
  • $30m for Navimag
    Family bets on Patagonian tourism boom with investment in the Chilean ropax owner.
  • Tough at the Top
    News of a potential $68.20m windfall following the pricing of its share offer can't halt the slide of Top Tankers stock.
  • Body of seafarer found in Wales
    Police not treating death as suspicious as body of Irish trainee cadet pulled from water in Swansea.
  • Nine missing in Med
    Two Algerian migrants pulled alive from water by crew of Dutch heavy-lift vessel but one body recovered.
  • Drayton fears 2008 fall
    Baltic Exchange chairman predicts record returns next year before supply outflanks demand.
  • Green light for UN Ro-Ro
    A US buyout firm receives the OK from Turkish officials to buy ro-ro player.
  • Voulgarakis outlines Greek blueprint
    Merchant marine minister says he'll dream up 'innovative measures' to boost domestic industry.
  • MES turns up power
    Japanese shipbuilder's Chinese ship-engine joint venture to get extra $45m to boost capacity.
  • Ninth Duckling joins flock
    US-listed Star Bulk Carriers pays $72m for the supramax E Duckling.
  • Opec leaves well alone
    Oil exporting cartel backs status quo and keeps crude output unchanged.
  • Evergreen ladies worth a packet
    Container giant bags $43m from four sale-and-leaseback deals involving ageing units.
  • Swissco adds four
    Alex Yeo-led offshore player splashes out $12.78m on new tonnage.
  • AAS bags $7m from Philly sale
    Jones Act tanker owner sells stake in its former shipbuilding arm to complete the separation of the two brands.
  • Egg-scused
    Master of Pasha Bulker not charged for grounding despite nipping from bridge for a spot of breakfast as weather worsened.
  • Erria sells two
    Danish owner offloads 60% of modern chemical carriers to limited partnerships.
  • Mols mulls nine
    Danish ferry owner could run extra nine vessels across Kattegat if road capacity is increased.
  • WFP standoff resolved in Somalia
    Rozen one of two vessels briefly prevented from unloading food aid for WFP at Somali port.
  • Havila bags sale cash
    Norwegian offshore player bags $45m in double sale-and-leaseback move.
  • Steimler to leave TI
    Tankers International VLCC pool boss pursues other projects as deputy steps up.
  • Cosco Pacific doubles up
    Container leasing group increases investment in terminals to boost profit.
  • SapuraCrest back in favour
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill has resumed its acquisition of shares in Malaysian drilling contractor.
  • ASP buys Silver Fern
    Australian shipmanager takes over New Zealand coastal tanker operation.
  • Four more for Vroon
    Order of additional support ships at Astilleros Zamakona brings series up to 13 for Dutch owner.
  • Maersk opts to go slow
    Danish giant adding more ships to Asia-Europe route in a bid to cut fuel costs and combat congestion.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Mineta offers blueprint for new federal lead on maritime policy
  • Kolding leading Maersk Line fight back
  • Maersk consortium bidding on Navy ship
  • Dresdner Kleinwort lowers Maersk forecasts, valuation
  • Inchcape promotes Kumar to Asia Pacific commercial role
  • Bernuth Lines announces new charges
  • US Airways signs with AT&T for wireless real-time cargo tracking
  • Oregon shippers form coalition to voice rail concerns
  • RailAmerica plans customer service centers
  • Senate approves U.S.-Peru free trade pact
  • Kazakhstan backs off U.S. export declaration demand
  • Mihok to manage enlarged Eastern Europe region for Kuehne + Nagel
  • California walnut crop declines as demand increases
  • Court orders Tesco to conduct environmental review of Calif. DC
  • FMC receives 6 OTI licenses for review

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • Skuld announces small premium increase
    All clubs exept West of England in the International Group of P&I Clubs have announced their general premium increases for the next policy year. The increases ranges between 10-20 per cent, but Skuld has chosen a partly different path ...
  • SFI sells suezmax'es and cancel Frontline charter
    Ship Finance International (SFI) sells the two old 150,000 DWT, double sides single bottom suezmax'es Front Maple and Front Birch, both built 1991, to unknown buyers for USD 40.0 million net per vessel. SFI will make a compensation payment ...
  • StatoilHydro charters six seismic vessels
    StatoilHydro spends nearly USD 328.0 million to charter six seismic vessels to study 8,500 square kilometres of the Norwegian continental shelf. Three of the vessels, the 4,639 grt Atlantic Explorer, built 1987, the 9,209 grt Ramford Challenger, built 1996 ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2007
  • EPA diesel rule causes confusion
    US bunkering companies told they cannot sell marine distillates above 0.05% sulphur in Maine and East Coast areas.
  • Dry bulk rates set to fall
    Rates will peak next year, then slide, says chairman of the Baltic Exchange.
  • Big US inventory draw keeps oil firm
    Oil price further supported after US crude oil inventories fall more than expected.
  • OPEC decision sends oil prices up
    Producer group rejects calls for more oil to ease prices.
  • Ship's master to escape criminal charges
    Pasha Bulker grounding as combination of 'atrocious weather and poor seamanship'.
  • Maersk cuts speed to save fuel
    Schedule changes will 'complement efforts to mitigate fuel costs' and reduce the shipping company's 'environmental impact'.
  • Rotterdam market tight
  • Oil prices likely to remain volatile
    Oil prices not influenced by supply and demand alone, says analyst.
  • Oil firms lose appeal against fine
    High Court rejects second appeal by oil firms over oil spill conviction.
  • Indian refiner to offer untaxed 380 cst product
    India's largest oil refiner planning to sell duty free 380 cst material in Mumbai.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
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PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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