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August 23, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker group Frontline sees weak Q3 ahead
    The world's biggest independent oil tanker group Frontline yesterday reported a rise in second-quarter operating result as forecast, but said it expects weaker results in the third quarter.
  • Transocean, Noble send crews back to Gulf of Mexico rigs
    Transocean Inc and Noble Corp, two of the four largest US oil and gas drillers, began returning workers to rigs in the Gulf of Mexico that were evacuated as a precaution because of Hurricane Dean.
  • Carribean tanker rates steady as Dean moves in
    Rates to transport oil from the Caribbean basin to the US Gulf Coast were little changed as Hurricane Dean moved through the region.
  • Toll's acquisitions pay off, with earnings up 68%
  • Peru to speed up sale of quake-hit port concession
  • IHI to build 3 mega ships for Nippon Yusen line

Sched Netweb site
  • AMB to open sports merchandise logistics centre in Shenzhen
  • Fesco purchases Vladivostok port operator for US$180m
  • World Courier sets up cold chain logistics network throughout China
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan port box volume up 37pc from Jan to July
  • GGL Line launches Singapore to Europe groupage services
  • US Port of Vancouver gives green light to rail project change order
  • FedEx China VP shares merger tips
  • Qantas hires technology chief
  • TIACA Hall of Fame nominations deadline October 31

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CAI to implement RRI in LCL freight ex-India to Europe & Middle East
  • Containerised wheat imports under study!
  • ABG Shipyard hands over AHTSVs to UAE & Norway cos
  • BTL teams up with HMM & NYK Line & to operate new Asia-Chennai service
  • Bulk drugs exporters to jack up prices
  • New model tariff, concession agreements for port sector to be ready by October
  • Port, dock workers to observe 'Demands Day' tomorrow
  • CoPT move to hike land rentals upsets Port users
  • Railways framing new wagon leasing policy for private sector
  • Hyderabad group plans 18 logistics parks in 3 years
  • Fresh export relief package ruled out
  • D&B rating for Texprocil's exports
  • Textile machinery producers seek policy changes to retain competitive edge
  • Modified TUFs may include 10 pc capital subsidy
  • Focus to be on creating more grains bins on BOO basis

International Transport Journalweb site
  • President and CEO of AirBridge Cargo quits
  • Polish Register of shipping in Shanghai
  • Atlas Air Worldwide reports 304% increase in net earnings
  • United opposition to 25 m trucks in Germany
  • Eimskip opens new office in Tokyo
  • India Summit, 3-5 September 2007 in Mumbai (India)

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Farstad pulls out of Nigeria
  • Riga - Moscow box trains
  • Bumper IUMI in prospect
  • Ship sales boost Frontline

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • $10 million criminal penalty in Selendang Ayu grounding case
  • Cocaine seized from semi-submerged smuggling boat
  • INTERTANKO appoints Joe Angelo Deputy MD
  • ASA and OSHA renew alliance
  • TEN takes delivery of ice class product tanker
  • Gdansk shipyard faces EC threat
  • Dockwise wins float-over contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • MOL car carrier earns Washington environmental honor
  • Matson wins fifth straight Quest for Quality award
  • WTSA member carriers call for forest products rate increase
  • Hamburg Sud boosting Asia to Australia/New Zealand run
  • Steelscape joins EPA in waste minimization program

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Fredriksen mulls separate listing for ITC
    FRONTLINE looks at enhancing the value of its investment in Independent Tankers Corp.
  • Fredriksen sells Sea Production
  • Salvors work to refloat New Flame
    EXPERTS are working to refloat half-sunk bulker amid fears the ship would break in two.
  • Jinhui profits slashed by foreign exchange deals
    OSLO-listed bulk shipowner's second quarter profits plunge 95% after sudden rise of Japanese Yen.
  • How Royal Caribbean kept faith in Cartagena
    INCREASED spending by Colombia on policing and intense lobbying of the US cruise companies have resulted in the return of customers.
  • Variety in the spill
    THE International Tanker Owners' Pollution Federation has increasingly been concerned with spills from vessels other than tankers.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Gdansk fights EU for its future
    The future of Poland's Gdansk shipyard is under threat after a clash between the Polish government and the European Competition Commission over EU cash demands that could close the iconic site
  • Costa Maya takes serious hit from Dean
    President Felipe Calderon is expected to visit the Mexican cruise port of Costa Maya today, where widespread destruction is being reported following Hurricane Dean
  • Barge turns turtle in whale waters
    CLEAN-UP efforts continued today in British Columbia after a barge turned over in Robson Bight on Monday, dumping its cargo into an area frequented by killer whales
  • Economou beats the Street
    DryShips' heavy spot exposure has paid off, with 2Q07 earnings far exceeding the Wall Street consensus forecast
  • 'Banned' training centre alleges forgery
    The Philippines' largest maritime training institute has denied that it has been ordered to stop operating, claiming the presidential order is a fake
  • Sealift fails to lift Dockwise
    COSTS related to its merger with Sealift weighed down the 1H07 result of Dockwise, which reported a net loss of $41.5M
  • Salvors speed New Flame break-up
  • Half a million for whistle-blowers
  • Maybulk doubles earnings as rates soar
  • Hurricane Dean spares oil platforms
  • Frontline triples profit
  • Record result for BHP Billiton
  • Vietnam seeks to cut oil dependency
  • Hamburg-Süd to buy Costa Container Line
  • Farstad exits Nigerian ops

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Construction begins on United Arab Shipping high-speed container vessel
    New ship is part of $850-million contract for eight 6,919-TEU containerships with service speed above 25 knots.
  • Weak peak start for Tacoma
  • U.S. awards grant for Indonesia transshipment hub
  • Cranes arrive at Prince Rupert
  • Greek vessel operator fined in dumping case
  • Union Pacific breaks ground on Texas intermodal hub
  • Con-Way Freight combines regional truck lines
  • Cargolux cuts fuel fee
  • Ocean lines ask for Nehru strike assurances
  • EU approves Scandlines sale
  • Future of Europe's 'Solidarity' shipyard in doubt

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • HHLA's TCT to get 800,000 TEU extension
  • Third most intense hurricane, Dean, losing its strength
  • Seko expands into the Nordic region

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Shipowner mayor resigns
    Per Ditlev-Simonsen steps down as mayor of Oslo after reports of bank account in Switzerland.
  • SFI takes a hit
    Higher interest expenses and smaller gains from disposals push net profit down at Fredriksen tanker owner.
  • Handy three-year deals
    New York-listed Genco has chartered three of its new acquisitions to repeat customer PacBasin.
  • Farstad fired up
    Norwegian supply-ship owner records 50% leap in second-quarter profit despite North Sea spot rates dropping.
  • Whistleblowers cash in
    Four Kassian Maritime crew members have collected rewards of up to $230,000 for revealing their ship's 'magic pipe' dumping.
  • Exchange pain for Jinhui
    And more financial losses expected as dry-bulk owner sees profit wiped by forward contracts and lack of sales cash.
  • Master Ferries opens with loss
    Norwegian ferry newcomer struggled in 2006, its first year of operation.
  • Golden Ocean snaps up cape
    John Fredriksen company adds seventh bulker to orderbook at Zhoushan Jinhaiwan in China.
  • Weather threatens New Flame
    Controlled break-up of Greek bulker off Gibraltar scuppered as adverse weather could finish the job.
  • Bulyard brings in Vik-Sandvik
    Bulgarian shipbuilder to form joint venture with Norwegian design house in buoyant market.
  • Green light for Scandlines
    European Commission clears takeover of Baltic ferry line by Allianz, 3i and DSR.
  • Rates raise Globus
    AIM dry-bulk newcomer Globus Maritime reports increased second-quarter income on higher TCE averages.
  • Jadroplov back in business
    Better markets erase losses in first half for Croatian bulker and boxship owner.
  • Farstad exits Nigeria
    Norwegian owner pulls out of dangerous market with sale of anchor-handler to partner Vigeo.
  • Disposals lift Frontline
    Gains on Sealift shares and vessel disposals triple second quarter profits at Fredriksen outfit.
  • Namura back on profit trail
    Japanese shipbuilder turns it around in first quarter, despite revenues falling.
  • Halim Mazmin slips to loss
    Weaker US dollar takes its toll in the second quarter performance at Malaysian boxship operator.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Link to China provides impetus for Polish ship classification revival
  • FESCO acquisition leads to Baltic/North America service
  • DryShips reports profit surge
  • Stolt-Nielsen order bitumen tankers
  • Vietnam shipping company plans share sale
  • Thai company plans fleet expansion
  • Delta Airlines names new CEO
  • Con-way merging units
  • Bay Area rail plan calls for massive investment
  • Flynn proposes $250 billion infrastructure trust fund
  • USDA keeps start date for almond treatment rule
  • SEKO opens Copenhagen office
  • FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications
  • CSX Intermodal service back in Elizabeth

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Oslo Marine claims authority abuse
    In a press statement, Oslo Marine says that police and military entered their offices in St Petersburg on 16 august ...
  • Farstad to leave Nigeria
    Farstad Shipping ASA, 'lesund, has decided to withdraw from Nigeria for security reasons. The joint venture with Vigeo Ltd will ...
  • Poland and EU disagrees on shipyards
    Poland wants to shut-down only one drydock at the Gdansk shipyard by 2010, while the EU Commission wants two ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Fuel spill worries whales
    'Devastating' spill causing concern as response getting underway.
  • US stocks of crude up, gasoline sharply down
    Oil prices little changed after unexpected gain in crude inventories.
  • O.W. Icebunker launches Pacific bunkering service
    Aims to meet client demand for fast and reliable bunker services offshore South America, hints at future expansion.
  • Two new traders at Dan-Bunkering
  • Controlled breakup considered for New Flame
    Salvage crews optimistic that danger of bunker spill is still minimal after vessel's condition takes a turn for the worse.
  • Supplies of high viscosity material tightening
    Prices firm for Middle East fuel oil cargo as arbitrage volumes slacken.
  • Rotterdam market stable at midday
  • Tests 'confirm' potential of SkySails system
    New research 'backs company's claims' for fuel savings.
  • Asian bunker prices soften
    Falling crude oil prices the main factor.
  • Doubts over India's commitment to bunkering
    Projects are still being stalled by lack of clarity over tax regimes.

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