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July 11, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Fast-growing Turkish shipyards are hazardous workplaces
    Turkey is jockeying to be Europe's biggest shipbuilder, but a spate of deaths shows the need for sector reform and the cost of spectacular growth on the fringe of the European Union.
  • Sembmarine unit wins $100m contract
    SEMBCORP Marine is riding on the oil boom not just in rig-building but also in the building of support vessels. The company announced yesterday a $100 million contract from Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering (DEME) to build a 19,000- tonne DP2 fallpipe vessel.
  • Truck drivers can now get port info on their cell phones
    SINGAPORE Technologies Telemedia and Singapore Telecommunications joint venture Grid Communications has launched an SMS-based service to enable hauliers to receive port data on their mobile phones.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk to cut Kaohsiung TEU capacity by half in October
  • CTSA lines to hike BAF and CAF surcharges
  • Billionaires in clash wills over how to spend expected Hapag-Lloyd sale money
  • US cargo volumes still rise, but sluggish until October: Port Tracker
  • Maersk and PSA win container terminal licences for north Morocco
  • Cosco ranked fourth financially by Marine Money globally
  • Sea-rail intermodal seminar held in Changsha; customs clearance improved
  • India containerships hit by tax to sustain 'useless' light houses
  • BALtrans forwarders gain AEO status from UK customs
  • Brisbane awards Agility for Darling Downs Power Station
  • Planned UPS-DHL tie-up in US may extend to Asia, Europe
  • Cargo plane from Bogota-Miami crashes, killing 5
  • Troubled ABX fire probed after carrier received threat

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ABG Shipyard only negotiating jack-up rig deals
  • Shipyards unfurl sails for voyage of fortune
  • SCI places fresh orders on hold, with global shipyards' books full
  • Strengthening $ to yield more for textile exporters
  • 41 pc surge in chilli exports
  • JNPT chief lavishes praise on Rani Jadhav's proactive role in steering MbPT's fortunes
  • With talks having failed, spectre of ports strike looms
  • Major Ports post 8.8 pc growth in traffic throughput during Q1
  • Ennore Port to invest Rs 2,700 cr. during XI Plan
  • Cotton import duties withdrawn
  • Inflation singes core sector growth rate
  • Upswing in tax collections
  • Stage being set for CTL-IMEX 2009 at Bombay Exhibition Centre

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 10, 2008
  • Dr Sebastian Jürgens to join HHLA
  • Maersk and MCC Transport launch new intra-Asia service
  • AF-KLM reduces capacity expansion
  • 24plus partner Lagermax starts service to Montenegro
  • Swisslog to build distribution centre for Norwegian wholesale group

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 10, 2008
  • TCC orders capesizes at Daewoo
  • US congress passes MARPOL VI
  • $1.5 million 'magic pipe' fine for B.Navi
  • Siba Ships increases bulk fleet

Marine Logweb site
JULY 10, 2008
  • LCS 1 set for dock trials
  • DOF ASA splashes out
  • Aker yards delivers Skandi Acergy
  • Korea indicts Chinese "industrial spy" with ties to ABS
  • NASSCO gets Navy contract with growth potential

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 10, 2008
  • Corps grants final permit for Maury Island barge dock
  • Freight services index posts gains during May
  • Coast Guard closing Columbia for Tri-Cities hydroplane races
  • Ronald Widdows takes helm of Neptune Orient Lines Ltd.
  • Greenbrier announces third quarter numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 10, 2008
  • Engine failures on new ships hits 'shocking' high
    NEARLY 10% of main engine damages happen to new ships, indicating that machinery is not becoming more reliable.
  • Engine manufacturers defend product quality
  • Freight rates flop as curtain comes down on FEFC
    FAR Eastern Freight Conference principals have held their last meeting but their final attempt to raise freight rates failed.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 10, 2008
  • Sulpicio loses bid to stop Stars inquiry
    MANILA regional trial court has blocked a bid by Sulpicio Lines to prevent the Board of Marine Inquiry from investigating the Princess of the Stars disaster
  • Scan Trans split from Danish partner
    DUBAI-based investment group Kellet & Singleton has acquired two-thirds of the equity in ship-charterer and broker Scan-Trans Middle East & South Asia
  • Schulte bulker back after clean-up
    THE Hong-Kong-flagged bulker Portland Bay is underway again this morning after being involved in a minor oil spill and emergency overnight cleanup in the Columbia River
  • Sulpicio ban hits shippers
    Shippers in the Philippine domestic trade are suffering from a shortage of ships after Sulpicio Lines' ro-pax ferries were banned from operating
  • Crude prices to remain high, says IEA
    In its latest report, the International Energy Agency says it expects crude oil and distillate prices to remain high into 2009
  • Horizon boss welcomes shortsea legislation
    THE US Congress has begun the process of repealing the repetitive harbour maintenance tax on shortsea cargoes, a move praised by Horizon Lines chairman Chuck Raymond

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 10, 2008
  • No deal in ILWU talks
  • Panama Canal transits flat
  • TWIC enforcement expanded
  • Bill seeks beef import ban
  • Russian rejects Fredriksen offer for TUI shares
  • Miami River re-opened following vessel blaze
  • Customs busts illegal Chinese transshipments
  • Exports boost Seaway traffic
  • Arcapita in joint venture to develop China wind farms
  • U.S. fines Italian vessel operator for illegal dumping

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 10, 2008
  • China Cosco Holdings' H1 2008 net profit jumps by 90%
  • Elimination of US harbor tax to ease congestion
  • Log-In's new link with Manaus
  • Brazilian exporter goes live with GT Nexus
  • Former Rotterdam port ceo Scholten to face the dock

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 10, 2008
  • Discharge attack
    US congressman goes after cruiseship discharges with new legislation.
  • Siba orders duo
    Italian owner grabs kamsarmax bulkers at South Korea's STX shipyard.
  • UN responds
    United Nations and European Union experts headed to the Philippines to assess the Princess of the Stars disaster.
  • Lazaro beckons
    Terminal expansions at Mexican port lure containership players from rival.
  • Bush gets Marpol
    Congress sends Marpol Annex VI implementation bill to the US president.
  • Production pays
    Japan's largest shipbuilder Imabari Zosen increases turnover 45% on higher deliveries.
  • Gold bust
    Owner, operator and engineer of bulker Rio Gold hit with pollution charges in US as crew blow whistle.
  • Strong Skaugen
    Morits Skaugen-led owner and builder posts a rise in pre-tax profits in the first half and second quarter.
  • Bocimar inks two
    It's more capes than a Batman convention, as Hanjin Heavy takes recent order haul to eight.
  • Danish blues
    Denmark wants control over "problem" ships and global alcohol limits after another grounding involving fatigued, drunk or absent watchkeepers.
  • Safety first
    K Line to self manage more ships under Vision 100 project.
  • Bunker spill
    Schulte bulk carrier Portland Bay in 500-gallon overflow but boom limits damage in Columbia River.
  • More for Pac Basin
    Hong Kong owner takes a pair of ro-ro resales on order at Hyundai Mipo from Italy's Grimaldi.
  • Dock death
    US worker crushed by steel pipes from cargoship in forklift accident at Savannah.
  • Dof rings changes
    Norwegian offshore owner cuts its holding in subsidiaries and three newbuildings in a bid to raise cash.
  • Second suit
    Fresh from suing weather chiefs, Sulpicio turns ire on Del Monte over toxic cargo on Princess of the Stars.
  • B Navi fined
    Manager of Navalmar bulker stung in US port last year for pollution violation hit with $1.5m fine.
  • Dof takes three
    Helge Mogster-led owner back at Aker Yards for AHTS trio.
  • PTP expanding
    Malaysian port's boss Harun Johari lining up $920m spend to boost capacity.
  • Mordashov moves
    Russian steel billionaire builds stake in TUI after striking deal with director Abel Matutes Juan.
  • Too busy
    Deutsche Bahn is too wrapped up in its own IPO to consider buying Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Yasa books capes
    Yalcin Sabanci-led owner puts pen to paper on four ship series at Hanjin Heavy Industries.
  • Last little bit
    Teekay exercises right to purchase outstanding shares in Teekay Petrojarl.
  • DEME's $73m deal
    Dutch dredging firm goes to SembCorp Marine for 19,000-dwt DP2 fallpipe vessel.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 10, 2008
  • Horizon Lines backs legislation to boost coastal shipping
  • TCC orders two bulk carriers from Daewoo shipyard
  • Zim receives 4,250-TEU ship
  • Italian shipping company fined in pollution case
  • Korea reportedly arrests shipyard worker from China
  • Boeing to work on heavy-lift cargo blimp
  • Boeing projects global shift to more efficient airplanes
  • Fuel costs force Cathay into schedule reshuffle
  • Lufthansa Cargo's volume marginally down in first half
  • Transport groups opposed to EC "greening" package
  • ITC hammers China for dumping nails on U.S. market
  • U.S. soybean shippers press EC to relax low-level biotech traits in feed
  • Heaney joins LOG-NET
  • CORRECTION: Avalon promotes Brown
  • Port Tracker: U.S. container imports slowly climbing
  • Long Beach council to revisit SoCal truck plan
  • Maersk to downsize operations in Kaohsiung
  • Seattle approves sale of unused pier to state
  • TWIC card delivery lagging behind applications
  • First seaport terminal awarded 360 Quality Code

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 10, 2008
  • Only one more hurdle for US Annex VI membership
    Port authorities welcoming House nod as bill heads for Presidential signature.
  • Durban supply remains slim
    Fuel oil only offered for end of July delivery with little advice on August outlook.
  • Global bunker market report
  • ISO parameters 'exceed MARPOL requirements'
    Submission sent to IMO from the technical committee working on 4th revision of ISO 8217.
  • Asian markets continue volatile run
    Bunker prices at key Asian markets move in mixed directions on Thursday.
  • Rotterdam bunker fuel prices up
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks up 3.5%
    Stocks up on high prices, weak Chinese demand.
  • Oil may slide if 'financial factors' removed
    BP chief economist says there could be a 'rapid', 'steep' fall in prices.
  • IOC sells early-August cargo
    The 380-cst cargo is likely to be sold into the regional bunker market.
  • Sunken ferry's toxic cargo may be removed first
    Refloating efforts stopped for the removal of bunkers and toxic cargo.
  • Korean spot market under pressure
    Trading firms grapple with tight credit lines as bunker prices rocket.

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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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