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March 5, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Sinotrans to buy more assets from parent
    China National Foreign Trade Transportation (Group) Corp, the nation's logistics giant, is pushing ahead with plans to sell more assets to its listed unit, Sinotrans Ltd, a senior executive said yesterday.
  • Conference aims to address pressing issues
    A forthcoming exhibition and conference highlights the way the business of shipping has become increasingly complex and sophisticated. With market segments becoming more clearly defined there is a greater need to identify and address the issues more precisely.
  • Industry to tackle global shipping issues
    INTERNATIONAL delegates will join members of the local shipping, insurance and banking industries in a two-day conference at the end of the month to tackle the major issues impacting global shipping, with particular emphasis on the outlook for Asia.
Strait Talk
  • Paying dearly for past mistakes
    SOME interesting facts emerged from a seminar held in Singapore recently by Norwegian classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Over the past five years, it appears, the number of serious casualties resulting from navigational errors has increased significantly. That may not come as a total surprise, but the extent of the problem might.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Sinotrans to buy more assets from parent
    China National Foreign Trade Transportation (Group) Corp, the nation's logistics giant, is pushing ahead with plans to sell more assets to its listed unit, Sinotrans Ltd, a senior executive said yesterday.
  • Conference aims to address pressing issues
    A forthcoming exhibition and conference highlights the way the business of shipping has become increasingly complex and sophisticated. With market segments becoming more clearly defined there is a greater need to identify and address the issues more precisely.
  • Industry to tackle global shipping issues
    INTERNATIONAL delegates will join members of the local shipping, insurance and banking industries in a two-day conference at the end of the month to tackle the major issues impacting global shipping, with particular emphasis on the outlook for Asia.
Strait Talk
  • Paying dearly for past mistakes
    SOME interesting facts emerged from a seminar held in Singapore recently by Norwegian classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Over the past five years, it appears, the number of serious casualties resulting from navigational errors has increased significantly. That may not come as a total surprise, but the extent of the problem might.

Sched Netweb site
  • PSA Intl profit up 59pc, but US subprime crisis casts shadow on 2008
  • HKG, HKU, Dalian Martime U sign accord for to trains sea lawyers
  • China Merchants to build 29 box berths from Shenzhen to Shanghai in two years
  • Adidas sets up transit hub in Tianjin Bonded Logistics Park
  • Beijing package and mail train services resume after holiday
  • APL Logistics starts guaranteed delivery of full container loads
  • Schenker chairman takes early retirement to pursue new goals after 60
  • South Africa's Trencor box handler profit up 23pc in 2007
  • Europe and China grant each other unrestricted maritime access
  • Cathay sees strong earnings growth for 2007: forecast
  • Hainan Airlines to launch Beijing-Seattle service
  • Juneyao Airlines launches Shanghai-Beihai service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line in transpacific vessel sharing agreement with MSC & CMA CGM
  • Small exporters marooned by Finance Minister, asserts DEA chief
  • US agency projects wheat imports by India
  • Exports reach $ 124 bn in 10 months of 2007-08
  • Port of Charleston gearing up for growth in trade
  • Shipping Secy. inspects JNP facilities, assures MoS backing for development
  • SRTEPC disappointed with Budget
  • Direct Logistics scouting for second acquisition in Singapore or China

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 4, 2008
  • Viking case settled in secret deal
  • "Little" progress on lifeboat hook safety
  • Evergreen's new feeder service

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 4, 2008
  • Navsea shopping for hydrographic vessel
  • StealthGas expands LPG fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 4, 2008
  • No comeback for ships pulled from Pacific
    APL chief Ron Widdows warns vessels withdrawn from Pacific trades are all employed and won't be returning in near future.
  • Box lines consolidate in Pacific
  • Brussels rattles sabres over CO2 emissions
    BRUSSELS engaged in some sabre-rattling today ahead of a key IMO meeting on shipping and its contribution to climate change.
  • StealthGas inks fleet expansion deal
    STEALTHGAS unveils $200m fleet expansion comprising chiefly newbuildings due to shortage in second-hand market.
  • Things can only get better
    THIS might not be the ideal time to take over the presidency of the port of Genoa.
  • No longer a poor relation
    THE recent alliance between Intercargo and RightShip is a welcome move that will promote quality.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 4, 2008
  • Volgotanker goes on the block
    A federal court ruling is expected any day now in Moscow that will authorise the bankruptcy administrator in charge of Volgotanker to sell off its assets
  • Stealthgas in $200M dash for growth
    LPG operator Stealthgas has confirmed $204M in acquisitions and orders that will add 10 vessels to the fleet through 2011
  • Indian coal imports will double
    MUMBAI 4 March ' Indian coal imports are expected to nearly double over the next five years to reach some 60M tonnes by the year 2012, according to a Bloomberg report
  • Hyundai targets 200 ships in 2008
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries has said that newbuilding market fundamentals are still and will continue to be good
  • Clyde Group sold in MBO
    A MANAGEMENT buyout for an undisclosed seven-figure sum has taken place at the Clyde Group, the provider of specialist maritime and offshore recruitment, training and travel services
  • Greek groups to fight pollution tax
    THE Union of Greek Shipowners and the Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee, both based in London, have come out strongly against plans to tax ships for emitting pollutants
  • Finnish MarAd safety boss suspended
  • Third Hebei Spirit trial opens
  • Finnlines buys four ro-ro ships
  • North Koreans release Russian ship
  • Oil breaks all-time record
  • Enagas fillip for Spanish ports
  • Rio Blanco moved on after 15 days
  • Jane's owner buys LR-Fairplay stake
  • Muhibbah expecting more growth
  • Maersk wants action on bunker costs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 4, 2008
  • TWIC, smog plan threaten LA truck crisis
    Dominance of West Coast ports in the U.S. westbound trade with Asia is being threatened by East and Gulf Coast ports which continue to gain containerized cargo from Asia.
  • TSA opens TWIC centers
  • U.S. extends Andean preferences
  • Evergreen opens Med feeder
  • NAFTA trade gains
  • Hapag-Lloyd doubles profit as merger rumors swirl
  • Export ABCs: Payment terms
  • ILA chief Hughes elected to AFL-CIO council
  • Mumbai extends box concessions
  • FMC seeks attorneys
  • Sea cuts air-cargo growth

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 4, 2008
  • Victorian subsidy to keep containers on rail
  • DSV takes on Peel's Roadferry
  • Sinotrans exits transpacific and shuts up shop at Long Beach
  • Hapag-Lloyd names 8,749TEU boxship as earnings soar
  • Caribraz goes for Fortaleza

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 4, 2008
  • Aegean exercises
    US-listed bunkering player exercises options for four 5,500-dwt tankers at Qingdao Hyundai Shipyard in China.
  • Explosion judgment tossed
    US federal appeals court throws out a 2005 judgment against a shipper for the explosion aboard the boxship DG Harmony.
  • Liner player nabs manager
    AIM-listed Lonrho hires Safmarine's multipurpose ship head to lead its port and shipping operations, including Sails liner service.
  • 'Pleased' with LPG deals
    Cantor Fitzgerald analyst happy to see StealthGas buying 10 handymax LPG carriers.
  • Omega eyes shorter fixtures
    US-listed products tanker owner may seek shorter time-charters as export refineries face delays.
  • StealthGas' second spurt
    US-listed owner run by Harry Vafias launches second expansion drive by laying down $204m to buy 10 handysize LPG carriers.
  • Ex-boss takes home $4.7m
    American Commercial Lines' former chief executive sells of off $4.72m in the US barge and shipyard owner's stock.
  • UN targets Iran line
    UN Security Council sanctions resolution encourages countries to inspect Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line vessels for prohibited cargo.
  • Palmali wins the day
    Turkish owner takes over Serbia's JRB after original winning bidder pulls out of privatisation.
  • Frontline prevails
    Appeal court orders full loss of profit payment for VLCC forced to take less lucrative employment following collision.
  • BC burned by costs
    Canadian owner's nine-month profit drops, with further falls likely as expensive newbuildings are delivered.
  • Hapag-Lloyd's earnings soar
    German parent TUI says box line's 2007 profit up by 121%.
  • Eitzen buys Solvang stock
    Axel Eitzen-led CECO takes holding in compatriot LPG owner Solvang over 5% but no further purchases planned.
  • Prisco volumes down
    Russian tanker owner's smaller fleet carries less oil in 2007.
  • Liberia wants more from flag
    West African country to renegotiate register contract with US managers.
  • Evergreen feeds Italy
    Taiwanese box line runs one vessel to Civitavecchia and La Spezia from Taranto.
  • SCI and STX to team up?
    Indian owner and South Korean Shipbuilder in talks over yard joint venture, secretive sources say.
  • Tosmare takes turn for worse
    Latvian shipyard posts annual drop in profit despite completing five ships as revenues rose.
  • Palmali adds more at Krasnoye
    Turkish owner books another two products tankers at MNP Group yard in Russia.
  • Turkey, Romania get it together
    Talks on resuming ro-ro services across Black Sea as transport ministers sign maritime deal.
  • Aboitiz on the up
    Ship sales and reduced capacity make for better 2007 profit at Philippines ferry group.
  • IHB builds profit
    Owner of Bulgaria's Varna Shipyard boosted both earnings and revenue in 2007.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2008
  • ELAA sure of database's legality, benefit despite ACL resignation
  • TUI to drop Hapag-Lloyd merger plan, shipping profits rise 121%
  • NOL reports higher volumes, rates
  • Hanjin takes delivery of 4,300-TEU ship
  • Evergreen starting Italy/North Africa feeder
  • Crowley continues equipment fleet expansion
  • No change to U.K. light dues levels
  • Continental, United post February cargo gains
  • Cargolux increasing fuel surcharge
  • Germani named COO of LAN Cargo
  • Envirotainer boosts Iberian presence with Reinhart appointment
  • WFS makes Sabol VP of North American cargo operations
  • New Ohio rail terminal opens
  • Bowers to head KCS business
  • World Shipping Council backs "10+2"
  • CEOs press governments to act on global anti-counterfeiting initiative
  • Kuehne + Nagel signs Europe warehouse sale, leaseback with Goodman
  • Wincanton strengthens German high-tech logistics operations
  • Union leaders express concern about airline mergers
  • GAC India opens facility near Mumbai
  • Crowley brings Guatemala logistics in-house
  • British forwarder Woodland opens bigger office in Hull
  • TWIC cards: 25% have begun application process
  • Ports of Auckland first half profit up 19%
  • Europe hit by storms

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 4, 2008
  • No univocal answer from Estonia video investigation
    The Swedish National Laboratory of Forensic Science, SKL, has handed over its investigation report on 35 diver video films from the Estonia wreck to the National Board of Psychological Defence. SKL's mission has been to decide if any of the ...
  • Havyard buys stake in Aker Yards
    Havyard Invest ' the investment vehicle of Per S'vik and his family ' bought 4.6 per cent of the shares in Aker Yards for NOK 242.3 million on Friday and another 2.99 million shares on Tuesday, but plans to ...
  • Out-of-court settlement in Rosella case
    Viking Line, the International Transport Workers' Federation and the Finnish Seafarer's Union (Finlands Sjömans-Union) have reached an out-of-court settlement regarding the flagging-out of the ro-ro/passenger ferry Rosella from Finnish to Estonian flag. The agreement ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 4, 2008
  • Shipping lines face tough negotiations over floating BAFs
    Carriers are digging in on bunker fuel 'because they have to' says APL official.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • Tallinn: Decline in cargo throughput slows
    Estonian oil port ships 1.8 million mt of liquid product in February.
  • Container lines seek efficiency with vessel sharing agreement
    Transpacific partnership between three container lines to maintain capacity while minimising fuel cost impact.
  • EU ministers threaten unilateral action on sulphur emissions
    'Unanimous understanding' that the IMO 'isn't doing enough,' says EC spokeswoman.
  • Rotterdam market remains firm
  • Shell tanker grounded off Bahamas
    Salvors to remove bunker fuel and possibly cargo from 44,800 dwt products tanker before attempting re-float.
  • Pakistan refiner cuts product flow to marine market
    Supplier says its bunkering operations have been suspended.
  • Buyers sought for Egyptian 180 cst cargo
    Egyptian refiner offers two straight-run fuel oil parcels for March loading.
  • PetroChina plans oil refinery in Singapore
    Reports say the Chinese oil firm is carrying out feasibility study on the project.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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
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DATABASE
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MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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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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