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September 24, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • CNOOC, Cosco team up on energy resources
    China National Offshore Oil Company Limited (CNOOC), the country's largest offshore oil and gas producer, has signed an agreement on exploiting energy resources with China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company (Cosco Group), China's largest shipping group.
  • Offer for Irish ferry operator raised to 642m euros
    One51 plc, an Irish investment company, and shipping line Doyle Group Ltd have raised their offer for ferry operator Irish Continental Group plc to 642 million euros (S$1.36 billion), topping a bid from management.
Strait Talk
  • Taking the green route
    SHIPPING is responsible for some 90 per cent of world trade. As shipping activity is poised to grow with the predicted growth of the world economy, there is a need to consider the impact that such an expansion in shipping might have on the environment.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • CNOOC, Cosco team up on energy resources
    China National Offshore Oil Company Limited (CNOOC), the country's largest offshore oil and gas producer, has signed an agreement on exploiting energy resources with China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company (Cosco Group), China's largest shipping group.
  • Offer for Irish ferry operator raised to 642m euros
    One51 plc, an Irish investment company, and shipping line Doyle Group Ltd have raised their offer for ferry operator Irish Continental Group plc to 642 million euros (S$1.36 billion), topping a bid from management.
Strait Talk
  • Taking the green route
    SHIPPING is responsible for some 90 per cent of world trade. As shipping activity is poised to grow with the predicted growth of the world economy, there is a need to consider the impact that such an expansion in shipping might have on the environment.

Sched Netweb site
  • CKYH Alliance to call Prince Rupert on PNW Butterfly Service
  • Keep shipping lines fearful, ESC tells EU regulators
  • IMO to introduce ship-recycling regulations during next year
  • Capacity of Guangxi's Port of Guigang expected to hit 250,000 TEU by 2010
  • China-Vietnam land container transport route opens for traffic
  • Cape Town to be upgraded to expand container capacity
  • French president's reform may trigger French rail strike
  • Panalpina suspends services in Nigeria, confirms 2007 annual targets
  • Kuehne + Nagel starts building Middle East logistics hub
  • Lufthansa Cargo and DHL Express launch cargo airline
  • Singapore, US extend acceptance of aeronautical products
  • DHL Express in Asia Pacific gains new CEO

Exim Indiaweb site
  • The ever-increasing size of containerships & the global process of concentration - By Dr Jose Paul
  • It's Maersk Line again!
  • World Shipping Summit to be held in Tianjin on Nov. 1-2
  • US, India get down to business this week
  • Markets sprouting for yellow onions
  • MoU clears way for tea exports to Russia again
  • Gujarat govt to insure port infrastructure
  • VPT submits proposal for mechanisation of general cargo berth
  • Cheque out CONCOR's dividend
  • RBI must act quickly-Fieo
  • Forex reserves rise to $ 232.187 bn
  • Pharmexcil seeks hike in DEPB rates, cheaper shipment credit
  • Rupee surge may make garment exports unviable

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2007
  • Bocimar's US$460m ordering spree
  • Chemoil sells its VLCC
  • Backpay for Meugang 1 crew
  • MMA goes green

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
  • Guilty plea in Puerto Rico pollution case

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
  • Study finds rail infrastructure in need of future investment
  • First half profits jump for Orient Overseas Limited
  • CBP to open registration for annual trade symposium
  • NYK company develops device to clean diesel engine exhaust
  • US rail freight totals post small drop for week

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
  • Stena Bulk and Sovcomflot forge crude carrier pact
    COMPANIES set to sign agreement to build and operate revolutionary new series of Baltic crude carriers.
  • Stena President set to make waves
  • No favouritism, shippers tell Brussels
    SHIPPERS' Council says EC must not give liner sector special treatment when drawing up competition guidelines.
  • Curacao yard blaze 'under control'
    FIVE people were killed in an explosion onboard an offshore vessel under repair at Curacao Drydock.
  • Some straight talking about strait safety
    GETTING stakeholders to contribute towards navigational safety in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore has been a slow process.
  • Still fuming about fuel
    THE jury is still out on the Marpol Annex VI debate over what the shipping industry should do about harmful atmospheric emissions.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
  • Capesizes bust '200,000 barrier
    The Capesize bulker Kildare has been fixed at over '200,000/day for a timecharter trip delivery Rotterdam and redelivery China via Brazil
  • Moonduster raises stakes for ICG
    The Moonduster consortium has raised the stakes for Irish Continental Group by buying an additional 1.6% of the shares
  • Essar eyes Bengal shipyard project
    THE West Bengal Government is considering two proposals from the private sector for construction of two shipyards in the state
  • Strong ringgit hurts bunkerers
    THE rise of the Malaysian ringgit in recent months is unlikely to encourage shipping lines to reduce their freight charges
  • Gazprom nixes Baltic LNG plan
    THE board of Gazprom, the world's largest producer and exporter of natural gas, has vetoed a plan to build an LNG plant in Leningrad region
  • Celtic Link faces uncertain future
    IRISH Sea operator Celtic Link Ferries is now reviewing its future following the sale of its Dublin-Liverpool service to Seatruck
  • Five months for dumping oil
  • US chamber fetes 'green' ships
  • Gas leak suspected in Seamec blast
  • Kenyan security tender collapses
  • Repsol goes to Mexico for LNG
  • Oil prices head north
  • Pan Ocean shares soar on debut
  • Shippers hit out at Asian owners

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
  • Spurned bidder asks New York Governor to veto Bayonne port development deal
    Developer claims property would generate more economic benefit as container terminal than as auto terminal.
  • Senate to consider 2 water bills next week
  • Maersk Line expects 'satisfying' profits in 2009
  • Charleston port rolls out box x-ray system
  • Retailers prepare for slow peak
  • Panalpina suspends services amid fraud probe
  • ESC responds to EC's liner competition guidelines
  • Customs names Fasano area director for New York
  • Maritime interests want Exxon Valdez decision overturned
  • Va. Port Authority makes payment on terminal project
  • Portland boxes up 15%

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
  • Will the global credit-crunch stall new building plans?
    There are already indications that the credit firestorm currently scorching the world will impact on the business plans of major ocean carriers.
  • Eimskip sails back into the black after growing pains
  • Typhoon Wipha weakens but leaves a trail of disruption
  • Suez Canal container terminal concession doubles capacity
  • Brazilian strike enters its 25th day
  • Bayonne port upset

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
  • Capesize frenzy
    As freight market soars to $150,000 per day, potentially record capesize deals fizzle out.
  • Transpetro preps 16-ship tender
    October tender will kick off Phase 2 of Brazilian oil and gas carrier's fleet expansion program.
  • Taxing times in Colombo
    An spat with customs has given Sri Lankan owners itchy feet.
  • Handfuls of handies
    CMB subsidiary Bocimar picks up 10 handysize bulkers from South Korea's Samjin Corp.
  • D'Amico tanks up
    Italian owner adds another unit to its fleet as purchase option keeps price in basement.
  • LNG withdrawal blocked
    US state's environmental protection board says Downeast LNG cannot withdraw its application.
  • ICG merry-go-round
    Moonduster's improved bid provides new twist in Irish Continental take-over saga.
  • Lemos denies capesize sale
    Greek owner says Thalassini Kyra still very much in its fleet and baulks at 'far too low' $133m price tag.
  • $138m for K-Sea issue
    US oil and gas carrier rakes in $39.50 per share on offering of 3.5 million-share stock issue.
  • Tax talks underway in Norway
    Norwegian Shipowners Association presents its case on the new tax regime to the government.
  • MCA unions hold fire
    Strike action by Maritime & Coastguard Agency frontline staff deferred.
  • Cosco hit in Finland
    Boycott of Chinese ship stirs waters in run-up to Viking verdict.
  • BLT to add another layer
    Indonesian owner not revealing identity of next company purchase.
  • Navig8 in bed with Fredriksen
    Singapore owner strikes spot chartering deal with tanker tycoon's oil trading company.
  • GOGL takes capesize cash
    Massive profit for Fredriksen company from deal with Dryships for Daehan bulker resale due next year.
  • Diana brings in $250m
    A stock offering that may be used to expand the Diana Shipping fleet is priced at $25 per share.
  • Too much gassing
    A new LNG plant in China has been delayed by ongoing negotiations with suppliers.
  • Chemoil sells VLCC
    The $26.5m sale of the Anand Sea a timely and profitable opportunity, the company says.
  • Canada detains five
    Freeseas, Amalthia and Viken among owners whose vessels failed safety checks in August.
  • Five dead in Curacao blast
    Port workers and ship's captain among casualties following port explosion in Netherlands Antilles.
  • Cargoship ablaze in Ukraine
    Firefighters hampered by lack of water at Black Sea Shipyard due to repairs.
  • Indian owner in troubled waters
    Accord Ship Management pleads guilty to covering up oil dumping from bulker in Puerto Rico.
  • Opec output to edge up
    Oil exporting cartel to churn out just 0.6% more in month to 6 October, equal to four suezmaxes.
  • Hyundai heating up
    Stock in Korean yard rose for the third straight day as experts predicted record earnings.
  • GlobalSantaFe orders at Hyundai
    US drilling contractor opts to book drillship at South Korean yard without employment in place.
  • Cochin in the money
    Indian shipbuilder boosts annual profit by 300% as revenues soar.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
  • Malacca nations agree strait safety framework at IMO meeting
  • Exmar's profits drop
  • Cathay Pacific shares suspended ahead of "transaction"
  • Lufthansa orders 41 new Airbus planes
  • Grant named as Atlas Air CFO
  • Rail industry cites need to spend $148 billion over next 30 years
  • NIT League supports short line rail tax credit extension
  • Shipping bribes between government agencies in India brought to light
  • U.S. Ag Secretary Johanns resigns, Connor steps up
  • EU discusses safety issues with Mattel
  • Slow-moving FTAs create concerns
  • Menlo Worldwide expands Amsterdam operations
  • Exports drive South Florida trade growth
  • California olive oil producers want extra virgin to mean extra virgin
  • Savi Tech equipment wrapped into multimillion-dollar U.S. Army order
  • SDV buys Pro-service
  • FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications
  • New York-New Jersey port acquires land to build Bayonne, N.J. terminal
  • ICTSI unit to develop Black Sea box terminal
  • China Merchants' first half profit rises 27%

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
  • Stora Enso reroutes cargo
    Stora Enso has decided to move significant cargo volumes away from the port of Gothenburg ' the company is disappointed in ...
  • Big plans for DFDS
    DFDS has launched an expansive plan for the next five years. During this period, the company will substantially expand its ...
  • British Petroleum contracts Aker Kvaerner
    British Petroleum has contracted Aker Kvaerner to perform the detail engineering, procurement and construction management assistance (EPcma) for the Skarv ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
  • Bunker prices hit new highs
    All-time records being posted today after week of rampant crude rises.
  • Cold ironing record set in Los Angeles
    Spotlight on ship visit as port highlighting low-emissions alternatives.
  • Chemoil sells storage tanker
    Company says VLCC's deployment was 'a short-term measure'.
  • October start for new lube blending plant
    Modern blending facility being commissioned by Lanka IOC could offer marine lubricants soon.
  • Container line blames bunker costs for weak results
    But Maersk Line expects to return to profit before the end of the year.
  • Singapore sees 'surge' in demand
    Tankers bound for the Middle East have 'doubled' their bunker intake.
  • Rotterdam market remains firm
  • Analysts divided on oil price trend
    Opinions split over whether crude oil prices may soar to $100 or crash to $50.
  • Investments in Iranian ports surge
    Private sector eager to be involved in port-based projects, including in development of bunker facilities.
  • Fujairah takes ExxonMobil cargo
    Fuel oil parcel for October-loading will help alleviate shortages.
  • Japan plans fuel-efficiency standards for ships
    Fuel-efficiency project will focus on developing a carbon emissions index.
  • Supplies of 380 cst material suspended
    Taiwan's state-owned supplier says it is not clear when Taichung's 380 cst supplies will resume.
  • HK think tank urges action on air pollution
    Hong Kong should learn from the successes of cities like Los Angeles.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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)
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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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