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July 9, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New German law may halt Hapag's sale abroad
    Germany's planned legislation to protect industries it deems key to the national interest from takeover by sovereign wealth funds may be expanded to stop foreign companies from buying TUI AG's container-shipping line.
Strait Talk
  • Brussels lays down the law on liner shipping - sort of
    THE European Commission (EC) last week issued the final version of its so-called guidelines that are supposed to tell the liner shipping companies what they can and cannot do when it comes to talking and collaborating with one another.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New German law may halt Hapag's sale abroad
    Germany's planned legislation to protect industries it deems key to the national interest from takeover by sovereign wealth funds may be expanded to stop foreign companies from buying TUI AG's container-shipping line.
Strait Talk
  • Brussels lays down the law on liner shipping - sort of
    THE European Commission (EC) last week issued the final version of its so-called guidelines that are supposed to tell the liner shipping companies what they can and cannot do when it comes to talking and collaborating with one another.

Sched Netweb site
  • NOL chief Held quits amid talk of Hapag-Lloyd acquisition feuding
  • Cosco Holdings announces first half earnings increased 90pc
  • Liaoning Air Sea qualified as A-level inspection broker
  • India's Essar plans to build box cargo terminal at JN Port
  • Construction starts on US$550 million Charleston container terminal
  • Swift approval sought in Australia for wheat container liners
  • Surging fuel prices prompt surcharge from SriLankan Airlines
  • Middle East airlines post 10.7pc cargo growth in May
  • Qantas replaces old Boeing 747s with new Airbus A330-200s on Perth-Melbourne run
  • United sees passenger numbers, cargo revenue miles decline in June

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India a focus area for CMA CGM
  • MoS asks FinMin to cut service tax, FBT on shipping industry
  • Cargo Placement holds seminar & in-house training programme for senior staff
  • US withdraws duty exemption on Indian gold necklaces & related products
  • Trade with US to cross $ 100 bn in 3-4 yrs
  • Pharma raw material from China faces dumping duty
  • 7 cos submit RFPs for capital dredging of Vallarpadam channel
  • New norms on handling goods in port-based SEZs under study
  • Baalu favours dedicated box terminal at New Mangalore Port
  • Rlys to negotiate World Bank finances for E. freight corridor on July 14
  • Land Ports Authority to be modelled along AAI lines
  • RBI to take up Tirupur exporters' cases with banks

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 8, 2008
  • NOL announces new group president and CEO
  • Khorfakkan reaps the benefit
  • TAM with new routes
  • Agility starts operations in Hungary
  • 2008 Fiata World Congress, Vancouver (Canada), 23-26 September

Marine Logweb site
JULY 8, 2008
  • Jeanne M. Grasso is new WISTA USA President
  • Polarcus lists on Oslo OTC
  • ACB gets new President and COO

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 8, 2008
  • Strong tanker market boosts Nordic American Tankers
  • Heimann to join IMEC
  • UK P&I Club seeks $100 million in hybrid capitql
  • ITF calls for return of Hebei Spirit officers
  • UK urges caution on biofuels

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 8, 2008
  • Berlusconi hints at speedy privatisation of Tirrenia
    ITALIAN premier indicates his government's determination to privatise the state-owned carrier.
  • Fincantieri and Tirrenia sales edge closer to completion
  • Confitarma bids for government support on FSRU project
    ITALIAN shipowners plan to approach industry minister Claudio Scajola to promote $1.6bn energy crisis project.
  • Hamburg gears up for significant spend on Hapag-Lloyd
    THE state government is prepared to spend a nine-figure sum bidding for the container line.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 8, 2008
  • Hamburg raises stakes in Hapag war
    HAMBURG state's government will add a nine-digit sum to a local bid to take over Hapag-Lloyd, Fairplay 24 has learned.
  • Brazil mega-port snagged
    A PLAN to build a $2Bn mega-port at Peruibe, just outside Santos, has hit the buffers in Brazil because of a court action against LLX, owned by multi-billionaire Eike Batista
  • Biofuel transport clarity sought
    AN IMO working group will seek to reduce the confusion regarding shipping biofuels during a fall meeting, Fairplay 24 has learned
  • Candian operator faces oil charges
    A CANADIAN maritime operator has been slammed with a C$10,000 ($9,800) fine for a spill of 1,000 litres of diesel fuel from a barge being towed by its tugboat Edgar Kotokak
  • Cruise ship refloated in Alaska
    INSPECTORS are checking the hull today of the now-refloated small coastal cruise ship Spirit of Glacier Bay, which spent most of yesterday on a mud flat after grounding in Alaska
  • Achille Lauro terrorist released, expelled
    ONE of the terrorists involved in the 1985 hijacking of the cruise ship Achille Lauro has been freed by Italian authorities and ordered out of the country ' but has nowhere to go

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 8, 2008
  • ILWU, PMA prep for talks
  • UN to vote on new cargo liability rules in October
  • Hamburg in Hapag bid
  • Export ABCs: June potpourri
  • BBC ups bunker surcharge
  • Bayonne suit dismissed
  • G8: Curb ships' emissions
  • Tariff gender suit dismissed
  • Jaxport gets first MOL call
  • USMMA's Stewart to retire

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 8, 2008
  • Dunkirk boosted by ad-hoc calls from Maersk
  • UK coastguards to strike during peak weekend
  • K Line back to Portland
  • Zim bids for Indian box terminal
  • FESCO floats again

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 8, 2008
  • Odfjell drills in
    Ketil Lenning-led drilling company links up with Metrostar Management in joint ownership of drillship order.
  • Derivative drag
    General Maritime reveals freight derivatives losses of $14.7m ahead of second-quarter report.
  • Aries shake-up
    US-listed Aries Maritime Transport replaces chairman and chief executive Mons Bolin.
  • Rouble trouble?
    Hanseatic Lloyd on verge of cancelling eight-ship contract at Russian yard looking for huge price hike.
  • Safe bet
    Newly-listed owner picks up post-panamax resale and fixes out capesize newbuilding for 10-years.
  • Forecast upped
    Analyst lifts Morten Arntzen-led OSG's earnings estimates as tanker market gets a strong start to the third quarter.
  • Going privato
    Italy's prime minister promising to privatize the country's maritime assets.
  • Broken arrow
    Drunken master on CTI's Adriatic Arrow and lifeboat problems feature in latest US detentions.
  • Karlsen quits
    Aries Maritime loses chairman Per Olav Karlsen in protest over direction in which the owner is going.
  • Italian LNG plans
    Italian shipowners form a group aimed at entering the LNG sector.
  • Design delay
    Panama Canal Authority pushes back lock design deadline but says project still will meet its timeline.
  • Eagle going big?
    Sophocles Zoullas-led Eagle Bulk Shipping amends revolving credit facility to allow it to buy vessels of more than 85,000 dwt.
  • More tankers
    Yangpu in China plotting six new berths and oil storage plant at cost of $1bn.
  • City gets serious
    Hamburg slaps triple digit million euro sum on the table to prevent Hapag-Lloyd falling into foreign hands.
  • Forth ferry bid
    UK ports operator wants to keep Scotland-Belgium link going as Attica prepares to pull out.
  • 'Yes, it was us'
    Gourdomichalis Maritime owns up to sale of supramax newbuilding to Qatar Navigation.
  • Blaze puzzle
    US authorities trying to work out why a general cargoship suffered big fire in Miami.
  • Chinese takeaway
    Buyers of Awilco Offshore hope to get staff along with the rigs for $2.5bn.
  • Sulpicio cries foul
    Beleaguered owner of capsized Philippines ferry asks court to halt 'illegal inquisition' into tragedy.
  • Canal race
    Tender begins to find consultant to assess plans for second link between Caspian and Black Seas.
  • Atwood double
    US offshore player returns to Sembcorp Marine unit to sign $565m contract.
  • Bharati building
    Indian shipyard expects 40% more revenue this year as orders boom and capacity grows.
  • Cleaning up
    Bulgaria's Navibulgar eyes Black Sea oil spill response work, after leak from one of its bulkers.
  • Back in business
    Iraqi hub sees import volumes take off following crackdown on Shi'ite militias.
  • Nidas thinks big
    NNPC's crude tanker venture wants 30% of Nigerian market within five years.
  • Fesco sets date
    Russian liner owner to raise $639m through sale of 590 million shares to fund terminal purchase.
  • HMM raises stakes
    Korean owner spending KRW 70bn on more Hyundai Securities shares to diversify revenues.
  • Saaremaa soars
    Estonian ferry group enjoys explosion in profit for 2007 as revenues rise.
  • BNP appeals
    French bank to fight on over $50m it says it is owed by SembCorp Marine.
  • BWO wins Oz gig
    Norwegian offshore player secures letter of intent for virgin Australian FPSO contract.
  • LD does Dover
    French Channel operator making move into short-sea market next summer with Boulogne run.
  • Essar adds two
    Indian shipping group bolsters offshore presence with a $440m order at ABG Shipyard.
  • More drips
    Yet another week, yet another 2m SapuraCrest shares for Seadrill.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 8, 2008
  • JP Morgan: NOL should forget Hapag-Lloyd takeover
  • China COSCO first-half profit up more than 90%
  • CTSA lines adjusting BAF, CAF
  • Last Liberty ship heads to Greece to become a museum
  • Yang Ming chairman Huang honored
  • MarAd taps Brand to lead Miami gateway office, seeks others
  • Second Kalitta Air cargo plane crashes
  • LAN Cargo receives approval to start Colombian service
  • WFS wins Asiana handling contract in France
  • Decision means importers may challenge tariffs on age, sex
  • Swine disease no problem for pork rind imports
  • Rogers named ITC's administrative law judge
  • Port of Dunkirk's box volume boosted by ad-hoc Maersk calls
  • Kenna new head of Panama Canal Railway Co.
  • Jürgens leaving Deutsche Bahn for HHLA

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 8, 2008
  • Bunker prices show less volatility
    Numbers at all-time highs, but percentage changes lag behind.
  • Rotterdam bunkers tumble with crude
    Late barge market offers down by $20 per tonne as crude sheds more than $5 per barrel.
  • Global bunker market report
  • Company given 90 days to complete ferry salvage
    Options still open regarding removal of casualties, toxic cargo and bunkers from capsized ferry.
  • Book Review: An Introduction to Bunkering
    A new 'entry level guide' to the bunker industry sets out to find 'simple answers to complicated questions'.
  • Rotterdam market falls further
  • VLCCs have 'more to gain by speeding'
    Supertanker operators not slowing down despite record bunker prices.
  • Singapore bunker prices continue to fall
    Bunker demand at the port 'very bad' despite drop in prices, traders say.
  • Asian shippers hit out at bunker surcharge
    Say surcharge wrongly levied on the consignee/manufacturer.
  • Soaring bunker prices hit small operators
    Container feeder vessels suspend services and operators stop adding vessels because of high bunker costs.

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