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May 16, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Industry leaders vow more active role
    ASIAN shipowners and managers have pledged to use the region's growing influence to help steer pending regulatory changes, improve the global image of shipping and address the anticipated shortage of qualified officers for the world's expanding fleet.
  • Cooperation vital in fighting sea threats
    AN EFFECTIVE response to maritime security threats will require close international cooperation, given the rising threats from non-state actors, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen said yesterday.
  • HK April box volume falls amid China competition
    HONG Kong port operators including Hutchison Whampoa Ltd and PSA International Pte handled 1.6 per cent fewer boxes in April, a second straight decline, as competition from mainland Chinese ports increased.
  • Orders for Japan's shipbuilders decline by half in Jan-April
  • Pirates open fire on cargo ship off Somalian coast
Strait Talk
  • Veering around to the nuclear option
    HANDS up, anybody who can tell me anything about the following cargo ships: Savannah, Otto Hahn, Mutsu and Sevmorput.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Industry leaders vow more active role
    ASIAN shipowners and managers have pledged to use the region's growing influence to help steer pending regulatory changes, improve the global image of shipping and address the anticipated shortage of qualified officers for the world's expanding fleet.
  • Cooperation vital in fighting sea threats
    AN EFFECTIVE response to maritime security threats will require close international cooperation, given the rising threats from non-state actors, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen said yesterday.
  • HK April box volume falls amid China competition
    HONG Kong port operators including Hutchison Whampoa Ltd and PSA International Pte handled 1.6 per cent fewer boxes in April, a second straight decline, as competition from mainland Chinese ports increased.
  • Orders for Japan's shipbuilders decline by half in Jan-April
  • Pirates open fire on cargo ship off Somalian coast
Strait Talk
  • Veering around to the nuclear option
    HANDS up, anybody who can tell me anything about the following cargo ships: Savannah, Otto Hahn, Mutsu and Sevmorput.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line to launch Asia-Europe service (AE11)
  • TSA sets up east and west coast shipper meetings in June
  • NOL group sees Q1 net profit plummet 64pc
  • Vietnam to build its first box manufacturing plant
  • World container demand leaves Sri Lanka in the lurch
  • Piracy plummets in SE Asia, but doubles off Nigeria in Q1
  • Cathay-Dragonair results show cargo falls 4.8pc in April
  • Australia earmarks US$47.37 million for aviation security
  • After 2 mega thefts, Penang holds security forum May 24

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MPs' panel stresses need for 'rationalisation & reduction' of taxes in shipping sector
  • Shipping companies investing heavily in dry bulk carriers
  • French logistics co. directed to register with DGS
  • More Lankan vanaspati to be imported
  • Exporter loses shipment case in US court on time-limit clause
  • Coir exports exceed 2006-07 target
  • Natural rubber imports may go up by 67 pc
  • Pawar hints at import of 5 m tonnes wheat
  • Major Ports logging in to IT network upgradation
  • IL&FS appointed consultant for industrial corridor project
  • Eastern Railway, Howrah division aims to double coal traffic
  • Now, MCA for metro rail projects on cards
  • Flyington Freighters to operate Chennai-China cargo service
  • Booming economy swells Customs, excise duty collections
  • Exim Bank may finance units in SEZs
  • States to have say in acquisition of land for SEZs
  • More sweeteners for sugar industry in offing
  • SC to hear plea against wheat import on May 17
  • Meeting on 'The Rising Rupee' at IMC today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Andersen elected new DSV CEO
  • New World Alliance launches Suez service
  • Fifth Airbus A320 for Swiss
  • RZD ties knot with European partners
  • Kuehne + Nagel expanding in Japan

Marine Logweb site
MAY 15, 2007
  • Bush urges Senate action on Law of Sea Convention
  • Bergesen Worldwide sells Genmar stake
  • MSC renews Hornblower Marine HSV contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 15, 2007
  • Pappadakis quits London listed GO
    NICKY Pappadakis steps down as non-executive chairman of GO Carriers citing personal reasons.
  • Jefferies begins GO coverage with a 'buy'
  • Crack in hull led to structural failure, Erika trial told
    A HIDDEN weakness in the vessel's hull was at the origin of the structural collapse.
  • Pirates fire rocket at UASC vessel off Somalia
    HEAVILY armed pirates launch daring attack which destroys accommodation block of Ibn Younos.
  • Riding the wave from feast to famine
    INDIA'S leading executives explain why seven years no longer seems to be the accepted length of the shipping cycle.
  • Don't leave your mess behind you
    THE International Conference on Wreck Removal this week will hopefully end with the adoption of a much-needed new treaty.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 15, 2007
  • HHI to be split from Group
    SEOUL 15 May ' Hanjin Heavy Industries is to be split from the Hanjin Heavy Industries Group, if shareholders meeting next month agree a directors' decision today
  • LPG weakness drags BWG profit lower
    BW Gas, the Oslo-based listed LPG and LNG carrier operator, saw net profit fall in 1Q07 because of weakness in the LPG carrier business
  • HMM blames loss on currency
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine suffered a net loss for the first quarter this year, as well as a drop in revenue ' but blames currency appreciation for the book-value results
  • Cruise rot creeps to Alaska, says Star
    WEAKNESS in the US cruise market that has so far affected its operations in Hawaii and the Caribbean have crept to Alaska, says world no. 3 cruise operator Star Cruises
  • Aboitiz signs deal with MCC Transport
    PHILIPPINE ship owner Aboitiz Transport System has entered a joint venture with two Maersk Singapore subsidiaries to operate in Philippine domestic container shipping
  • Industry denies Kremlin squeeze
  • Star Cruises back in Southern firmament
  • Ship fired upon off Somalia
  • Colombia poised for takeoff
  • US box mix evolves
  • Canal plan impacts Caribbean
  • STX Pan Ocean profit soars
  • RCL takes currency hit
  • Grounded cruise ship refloated

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 15, 2007
  • Pacific N'west ports plan for clean air
    Ports of Seattle, Tacoma (left) and Vancouver, British Columbia to work together to reduce harmful emissions from maritime-related sources.
  • Charleston adds New World Alliance Suez service
  • Trailer Bridge back in black
  • Seaspan spends $1.06B for eight container ships
  • DHL helps boost Deutsche Post earnings
  • Rail unions reach accord on national contract
  • New trans-Pac chief for Matson
  • ABX in Japan pact
  • Canadian Pacific track workers threaten strike
  • Japan plans port reforms to speed trade
  • Shipper suit alleges railroad price-fixing

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 15, 2007
  • Port of Long Beach benefits from security funding
  • Seaspan signs tonnage deal with Coscon
  • AIG to buy more terminals
  • Zim joins TSA
  • NWA and CMA CGM join up for new China/USEC link

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 15, 2007
  • Morgan buy 'financial only'
    General Maritime sources indicate large-bloc shares buy is limited to Morgan Stanley's financial division with no intent of "strategic" acquisition.
  • Morgan Stanley hunting Genmar?
    Finance giant has bought out BW Group's entire 3.8m-shares stake in New York tanker owner for $112m.
  • Matson raids APL
    US liner operator Matson Navigation has poached top sales executive John Lauer from former partner APL.
  • Green hits record
    Reefer operator rewarded with sparkling figures after January's 20-ship swoop.
  • Eitzen buys and flies
    Norway's Eitzen Maritime Services finishes day of trading on a high after revealing acquisitions and profit gain.
  • Pirates fire at UASC ship
    Crew's cabin destroyed as machine guns and grenade launchers used against vessel off Somalia.
  • Flying start for Fesco
    Russian boxship and logistics player records another profit increase in the first quarter.
  • 'Dead' reefer hijacked off Liberia
    Pirates armed with machetes storm ship listed in Equasis as 'dead' and haul it to the Ivory Coast.
  • Hanjin to spin off yards
    Koreans look to boost profit by listing shipbuilding under standalone company.
  • Noble launches bond offering
    Hong Kong owner bids for $200m-plus from issue of convertibles.
  • SNO turns it around
    Romanian shipyard goes from loss to profit in first quarter.
  • Greek tanker grounds off Denmark
    Salvage mission underway to re-float aframax loaded with 80,000 tonnes of crude with some damage reported.
  • More equity for TGP
    Teekay LNG to issue new shares to pay down bank credit.
  • Tallinn yard faces claim
    Insurance company wants compensation from Estonian shipyard for cargoship breakdown.
  • One killed on Louis ship
    Indonesian crew member dead and another seriously injured as mooring rope snaps on cruise vessel in Greece.
  • IHI spending big
    Japanese shipbuilder will resume production at Aichi and beef up Kure and Yokohama yards.
  • MC Shipping on the prowl?
    Monaco LPG owner considering 'potential acquisitions' as continued repairs to Kew Bridge hurt first-quarter profit.
  • STX loses out
    Korean shipbuilder hit by falling ship prices in first quarter as profit drops.
  • Deflated profit at BW Gas
    Oslo-listed LPG and LNG shipowner bashed by lower VLGC rates in first quarter.
  • Toei thaws
    Strong fourth quarter pushes Japanese fish transporter Toei Reefer Line into the black for the year.
  • Borgestad dips into red
    Norwegian shipmanager blames sale of shipowning arm for deficit in first quarter.
  • Stronger rates boost TBS
    US-listed tweendecker owner reaps the rewards of firmer market conditions with 80% jump in profits.
  • GO fixes pair
    London-listed Global Oceanic Carriers ties up two of its ships for at least another twelve months.
  • Seaspan books eight
    Containership leasing firm orders series of 8,500-teu ships at Hyundai for charter to Cosco.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 15, 2007
  • Seaspan orders eight 8,500-TEU ships, increases borrowing limit
  • OMI acquisition clears antitrust hurdle
  • Coast Guard may to reopen C&D Canal today
  • Military Sealift vessel saves the day for stranded container vessel
  • Chamber of Shipping elects AMSEA as member
  • U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. moves D.C. office
  • Deutsche Post's 1st quarter net income up 4%
  • Glauber to represent U.S. agricultural trade at WTO
  • OH Logistics hires two in executive finance division
  • FMC reviews 4 OTI license applications
  • ICTSI's 1st quarter net income up 36%
  • Suez Canal posts record monthly revenue in April
  • New York-New Jersey "virtual container yard" due by summer
  • COSCO to be first line to call at new Prince Rupert container terminal
  • Port of Le Havre's TEUs rise 25% in April
  • Panama Canal Authority releases tender for canal construction

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 15, 2007
  • Greek tanker grounded on Hatterbarn
    The Greek flagged tanker Minerva Concert ran aground last night on Hatterbarn in Sams' Belt with a full cargo of ...
  • EMS expands further by acquisition
    Eitzen Maritime Services (EMS) acquires Spanish ship supply company Provimar SA for EUR 31 million. The company had sales of ...
  • Hurtigruten deeper in the red
    Hurtigruten (formerly Hurtigruten Group) is sinking ever deeper into the red and has announced operating losses at NOK 103 million ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 15, 2007
  • 'Book early', supplier advises
    South American avails tightening in key east-coast ports as supplier telling buyers get orders in.
  • New director for Solonita
  • Greek trader expands Mediterranean presence
    Termoil in joint venture with Malta-based shipping agency.
  • Crude oil pipeline could stimulate bunker demand
    Greek bunker volumes have been falling, bunker forum told.
  • IEA: Cleaner fuels equals CO2 penalties
    Global energy watchdog warns of market disruptions and CO2 increase if ships switch from fuel oil to distillates.
  • Record volumes for Rotterdam's newest price indicator
    Argus Media says its Fuel oil Bulletin Board reported 170,000 mt of trade in one day last week.
  • Rotterdam market falls Tueday morning
  • Hong Kong tight on 180 cst material
    Traders say tightness could persist until next week.
  • OPEC decides against emergency meeting
    Oil cartel says the market is 'comfortable'.
  • Japanese refiner agrees April bunker price
    Retroactive bunker price up by more than $22 per metric tonne.

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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
››› 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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