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February 4, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Rates for Mid-East cargo to Asia may fall for CNY
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude oil to Asia on the world's busiest route for supertankers may curb four days of gains as Chinese New Year approaches, curtailing cargo demand from the region's oil companies.
  • Baltic Dry Index up for 3rd day in London
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, rose for a third day in London on Friday as owners anticipated an increase in Chinese demand for iron ore. The index, which tracks transport costs on international trade routes, advanced 82 points, or 1.4 per cent, to 6,134 points, according to the Baltic Exchange. Rental rates gained for capesize carriers and panamax ships, the biggest vessels in the benchmark.

Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line up 30pc, but high oil costs slow container growth
  • Emirates Shipping joins service linking China, Korea and India
  • Jiangsu ports handle record cargo volume in 2007
  • US ports must enlarge because of Panama Canal expansion, says researcher
  • Indian ports need investment and congestion-coping strategy: study
  • Carrefour Brazil signs warehousing deal with CEVA Logistics
  • Tacoma container throughput falls 7pc in 2007 on weakening US demand
  • SATS sells Express Courier Centre 2 to DHL at Changi Airport
  • Haikou Meilan Airport to raise funds for air logistics centre
  • Africa West Airlines names Globe Air Cargo as its Netherlands GSA

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MOL & JFE Steel Corp. develop corrosion-resistant steel plate for tanks
  • 4S software for Samudera Shipping: Deal signed
  • Curtains to rise on India Maritime Summit 2008 on Wed.
  • MPSEZ surpasses 2006-07's throughput in 9 months of 2007-08
  • Sethu project in the 'dock'
  • MICT starts 2008 with new monthly handling record
  • New Mangalore Port races past 2006-07 throughput figure
  • Republic Day at JNPT marked by solemnity & dash of fanfare
  • GTI does it again!
  • Rlys seek Rs 35,000 cr. Plan outlay to finance core projects
  • Blue Dart adjudged 'Emerging Air Cargo Integrator of the Year'
  • Pankaj Malviya assumes charge as PRCL MD
  • Rlys facilitates e-payment of freight charges
  • 14 pc rise in Railways' earnings
  • Flower exports commence from Dighi Air Cargo Complex
  • Exports post 22 pc growth rate at $ 111 bn with 3 months for fiscal-end
  • All FCI godowns to have e-link
  • AIAI opposes move to hike VAT rate

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
  • Active logistics appoints development director
  • Ravenna and Marina confirm port authority presidents
  • New OOCL office in Cambodia
  • TUI to team up with Lufthansa
  • Regular Beijing-Hamburg rail container services from 2010
  • LH Cargo uses Advanced Cargo suite

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
  • Employers and unions unite for fair treatment for seafarers
  • Bocimar buys and sells
  • Exmar's weak year
  • Tar balls "not from Cosco Busan"

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
  • BIW wins JHSV design contract
  • Keppel gets contract for first U.S. GoM FPSO
  • Two Australian groups get JHSV preliminary design contracts

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
  • Port of Vancouver, USA completes land exchange deal
  • US rail freight traffic sees gains during week
  • NYK named to list of 100 sustainable firms
  • Crowley orders two tugs from Diversified Marine
  • Port of Seattle taps McWilliams as real estate/property director

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • HHI, HMD kick off Feb with strong order flows
    HHI gets $840m contract to build six container ships and HMD signs $510m deal to build 10 product carriers.
  • HHI in buy back plan as results beat predictions
  • Oiltanking venture to invest $296m in Marseilles
    OILTANKING-Mediaco Marseilles will be building a terminal and storage deport for refined products at the Fos oil terminal.
  • DP World warns against Melbourne delay
    WITHOUT channel deepening, Port Phillip Bay would not be able to accommodate the larger ships, says Mr Jack Williams.
  • Time to rebrand the tanker
    THINGS have come to a pretty pass when professional seafarers will actively seek work on ships other than tankers because of the risks attached to their operation.
  • Troubles with timber
    THE timber-laden Ice Prince was a relatively modern, well-found ship and should not have met its end on the sea bed 68m down.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
  • Master hurt as Reefer loses boxes
    Three crew have been injured ' one seriously ' after a container stack collapsed on a reefer vessel off southern Ireland
  • Keppel makes new deals
    KEPPEL Shipyards has secured global contracts bolstering its credentials in the process
  • Smit in overture to Riverdance salvage
    PRELIMINARY steps are being taken to salvage the 6,401gt ro-ro ferry Riverdance, which ran aground north of Blackpool this morning after being hit by a wave
  • Forth Ports rules out STS project
    A PROJECT using the Firth of Forth to transfer 8M tonnes of crude a year from Baltic sea tankers into larger VLCCs has been aborted by Forth Ports
  • Gold star revives trans-Taz service
    THE first dedicated trans-Tasman service for many years is being launched this week by Hong Kong-based Gold Star Line ' a newcomer to the NZ trade
  • Imarex adds Med Aframax route
    FROM today a new route is being added for trading on Imarex, the electronic freight derivatives market
  • Algerians say no to Gazprom
  • Argentina says yes to grain exports
  • Sunken ferry to keep its secrets
  • Aker hammers deal with Astrakhan
  • Windjammer debacle gets ugly
  • Apollo plots Regent expansion
  • Star makes bid for Chinese market
  • Korean consortium buys oil fields
  • Torm buys into Asia tanker business
  • Dramatic rescue in Irish Sea

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
  • Trans-Pac carriers cut fuel surcharges
    Members lines of the TSA and WTSA have reduced their bunker fuel surcharges, effective Feb. 1.
  • Horizon Lines earnings flat
  • Customs extends comment period for 10+2 proposal
  • Poultry exporter in pact to stay at Port of New Orleans
  • Maersk expands intra-Asia
  • COAC volunteers wanted
  • Airfreight demand slows
  • Larson to head Waterways
  • Miami taps new security chief
  • Asia-Oz lines drop peak fee
  • BA cargo improving

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
  • An industry flawed?
    Marine underwriters and P&I Clubs regard the 2007 insurance year as one of the worst in history for losses, as they struggle to deal with a claims 'avalanche'.
  • CSAV Norasia launches fortnightly North Africa service
  • Hanjin's hapless year but hopes for better 2008
  • Nova Scotia box terminal financing agreement
  • Port of Hamburg boxes up 12%: closing in on Rotterdam?
  • Port of Antwerp's container market growth soars by 16%

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
  • Romeo loves Tzini
    Romeo Group reportedly takes a handymax bulker off the hands of Greece's Eastern Mediterranean Maritime, and a capesize is sold to unknown buyers.
  • Fredriksen in $65m resale
    Zhoushan Jinhaiwan kamsarmax newbuilding goes to Middle East buyer, brokers say.
  • Austal USA gets CFO
    Shipbuilder shipyard taps bank finance chief to watch over the books at the Alabama shipyard.
  • Fatigue linked to deadly fall
    A crewman who fell while climbing a ladder on an Australia-bound bulker may have been fatigued and distracted.
  • Horizon projects growth
    US containership owner expects at least 76.3% in EPS growth in 2008 as chief markets expand.
  • Three hurt on reefer
    The master's injury is labelled as serious after 60 containers fall overboard off the UK's Isles of Scilly.
  • Horizon profits flat
    US containership operator says fourth-quarter earnings are within expectations as an improved cargo mix offsets Puerto Rico's soft economy.
  • Glenda grabs ST three
    D'Amico and Glencore joint venture bags a trio of MR product tankers from ST Shipping.
  • Nomikos oldie sold
    Greek owner AM Nomikos said to have fetched $58m from Chinese player for 1988-built capesize.
  • Tidewater profit slides
    US offshore vessel giant's net earnings drop by 4.3% as vessel operating costs soar.
  • D'Amico banks sale cash
    Marco Fiori-led owner nets $23m gain from sale of product tanker to Bien Dong Shipping.
  • Craig goes to Spain
    Scottish offshore shipping group orders four ERRVs for delivery in 2010 and 2011.
  • Maersk adds Intra-Asia link
    Two panamax boxships will operate on new service connecting ports in Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong with the line's regional hubs.
  • Exmar sinks on red ink
    CMB spin off on the slide following its first three month losses since gaining independence in 2003.
  • Riverdance grounded
    Clipper-owned ro-ro washes up on Blackpool beach after being struck by a freak wave last night.
  • Hext bangs bulker drum
    Credit crunch a concern but China will keep dry-cargo engine running, Pac Basin chief says.
  • PSB lends for reefers
    Russian bank provides cash for Asirus Shipping to buy two units to serve Far East.
  • EMERA seeks rate rise
    Europe-Middle East conference slaps extra $100 on eastbound boxes to combat cost hikes and congestion.
  • Sanoyas earnings disappear
    Japanese bulker yard struggling to keep out of the red in first three quarters.
  • MNP ready to modernise
    Russian shipbuilding group lines up investment of RUR 160m this year, up 150% from 2007.
  • Keppel inks FPSO deals
    Maersk Contractors and BW Offshore award Singapore yard group floater work worth $215m.
  • UBS buys into Hanjin Heavy
    Investment bank takes 5% holding in Korean shipbuilder for investment purposes.
  • IHI lands bigger profit
    Nine-month operating losses masked by land sales at Japanese shipbuilder, but fourth quarter looks better.
  • Russia wants Nikitin
    Report claims extradition from UK being sought for owner pursued by Sovcomflot over commission deals.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
  • "K" Line reports sharp jump in profits
  • Maersk to start intra-Asia loop
  • TORM names Andersen CFO
  • Rescuers battle to save passengers, crew from grounded ferry
  • IATA: Maritime competition inhibits air cargo growth
  • Breakthrough: Presidential candidates debate transport infrastructure
  • Concor looking for partners to widen logistics capabilities
  • C-TPAT validations rose 27% in 2007
  • CBP extends "10+2" comment period
  • DHS seeks COAC candidates
  • Cortese new president at Pilot Freight Services
  • Costa Rica export growth slows
  • Vining picked to lead SEKO's strategic development
  • Charleston reports container volumes down
  • Port of Hamburg close to breaking 10 million-TEU barrier
  • New Jersey port considering big expansion
  • Container carriers boost Port of Richmond volume

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
  • Cargo Ferry in distress after cargo shifting
    Seatruck Ferries' freight ferry Riverdance, built 1977, got a severe list of up to 40 degrees after a cargo shift in rough weather on the Irish sea on Thursday night. The wind reached 27 metres per second and the waves ...
  • IACS refutes basis for EU investigation
    EU allegations of collusion between European members of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) as got the thumbs down from the IACS chairman Tor Svendsen. He flatly dismisses any suggestion that IACS is some form of cartel as defined ...
  • Greek ordering spree
    Greek owners ordered new ships for a total of USD 32 billion last year, double up compared to the year before. According to statistics from the Greek brokering firm George Moundreas & Co, 371 of the 556 orders were for bulk ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
  • US bunkers down with big oil drop
    Economic woes continue to worry crude markets, OPEC stays firm.
  • Weather forecasts to help cut fuel consumption
    BP Shipping using specialist weather information service to plan energy efficient routes.
  • 'Great time' ahead for double hull barge owners
    Company president says Aegean will become the world's largest owner of double hull bunker tankers by 2010.
  • Salvage team to refloat stricken ferry
    Ship driven ashore on the UK coast has 150 mt of bunker fuel on board.
  • O.W. Bunker appoints new worldwide Trading Manager
  • Team expansion for O.W. Bunker South Africa
  • Rotterdam market softens
  • More support for emissions trading
    Research team says 'cap and trade' programmes and exhaust gas scrubbing have a role in reducing sulphur emissions.
  • Morgan Stanley acquires stake in Singapore supplier
    Global Energy International, one of Singapore's leading bunker suppliers, has gone into a strategic alliance with the US investment bank.

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