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November 11, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Deutsche Post ready to make job cuts at DHL in US
    Deutsche Post AG is poised to announce thousands of job cuts at its DHL Express operations in the United States, possibly as early as yesterday, a person familiar with the decision told AP.
  • 20% of bulk carriers idle as rates plunge
    At least 20 per cent of the vessels most commonly hired to haul coal and ore are sitting empty as steelmakers cut output and dwindling trade credit halts deliveries, Lorentzen & Stemoco A/S shipbroker Kjetil Sjuve said.
  • Scrapping up as old ship prices plunge
    Ship scrapping accelerated in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan after a plunge in the price of obsolete carriers attracted buyers, the largest cash purchaser said.
  • Greenpeace blocks 3 palm oil tankers
  • Dubai World eyes investments in Russia
  • Japan vessels leave for refuelling mission

Sched Netweb site
  • Beijing puts brakes on shipbuilding, demands reform
  • DP World takeover of Aden container port sparks strike
  • 'K' Line to offer Asia-South America panamax service with PIL
  • Containerships head for scrap yards - lately led by MSC
  • China State Council grants Nansha bonded port area status
  • DP World volume up 16pc in first nine months
  • Malaysian deputy PM pleased with logistics hub progress
  • NOL turns to SAP ERP Financials for efficient visibility
  • Two Indian ports to increase box capacity into 2009
  • DHL Container Logistics blames US$3.4 million loss on downturn, competition
  • Airfreight forwarders unsure of compliance TSA rules
  • Juneyao Airlines launches Guilin-Shanghai flight
  • Boeing and Airbus confident about long-term outlook

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC includes Hamburg in South America schedule
  • Jade Master Terminal sets stage at DCT Gdansk for arrival of MAERSK LINE
  • CMA CGM's PEX3 service to call at MCT in Alabama
  • Downturn docks dozen ships
  • Shanghai bypass offered with Jiangyin service to Japan
  • Asia-Europe rates sliding, but TSA sees late 2009 rebound
  • Egypt unveils major plan for Port Said expansion
  • DP WORLD to run Algerian port
  • PIL's East Africa service starts calling at Guangzhou Port
  • Prince Rupert port throughput up by 281 pc in Q3 with new China service
  • Finns introduce special boxes to ship steel coils
  • Cargotec Port Security's system awarded QATT designation by US Dept
  • MOL to develop box depot in Thailand
  • Kalmar to supply empty box handling capacity to Gothenburg's port
  • Newbuilding orders down to a trickle
  • UASC takes delivery of last of 8 A7 ships at HHI shipyard
  • Customs duty on Nepali garments rolled back
  • Oilmeal exports surge by 55 pc
  • Port federations to decide future course on Thursday-Friday
  • Rising rail-borne cargo prompts HDC to order 3 locomotives
  • Rlys hauls away 16 pc more
  • Export growth slows to 10.4 pc in September 2008
  • Andhra scraps move for Vizag-Kakinada industrial corridor
  • Nath exudes economic optimism
  • Exporters must now constantly check overseas buyers' credit, says D&B Coo
  • PM confident of 7-7.5 pc GDP growth rate
  • High-level panel of financial market regulators takes stock of economy
  • Govt urged to re-impose bound-rate Customs duty on edible oils
  • Insurers now fighting shy of exporters, jack up premium rates

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
  • TDG reshuffles senior management
  • HHLA and Noell Mobile Systems present first energy storage system straddle carrier
  • Lufthansa to acquire BMI shares
  • CAI still seeking to acquire Alitalia
  • Increasing transport volumes reported from CIS
  • Ceva reports loss, but also revenue growth of 25%
  • Pack & Move in Basel, 18-21 November

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
  • Another hijacking
  • ITF launches SE Asia actions
  • Heavylift board undecided
  • French government takes STX shareholder
  • Bunker prices boost Chemoil

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
  • American Club and NAMEPA team on poster
  • Guilty pleas in magic pipe case
  • Polarcus gets deferred payment deal on three newbuilds
  • Horizon Lines to slash non-union work force
  • HSH Nordbank CEO steps down
  • A.M. Best puts West of England P&I Club ratings under review
  • Veitch out as NCL CEO

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
  • Bellingham Port Commission backs job creation projects
  • Coast Guard Cutter ALERT receives pair of awards
  • Boeing Company/employees donate to Puget Sound charities
  • Port Tracker report predicts further slowdown at box ports
  • Horizon Lines voluntarily paying down debt amount

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
  • London to host dry bulk crisis talks
    MEETING to address financial crisis enveloping the sector and propose solutions going forward.
  • Market holds breath for news of derivatives defaults

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
  • US box outlook dims again
    US BOX ports are doing even worse than previously thought, according to the latest monthly Port Tracker survey
  • Horizon to slash staff
    HORIZON Lines will cut 10% of its non-union workforce in the face of 'a very difficult environment'
  • Slowdown hits Oz iron exports
    A SHARP slowdown in demand from Chinese steel customers will lead to a 10% drop in Rio Tinto's forecast iron ore shipments from the Pilbara region of Western Australia
  • Shipping stocks up on Beijing move
    ASIAN SHIPPING stocks surged this morning after China announced it would pump nearly $600Bn into its stuttering economy
  • NOL's box volume drops
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines has reported its first drop in volume in nearly three years because of the frigid global economic climate
  • HSH Norbank CEO resigns
    HSH NORDBANK's CEO Hans Berger has stepped down from his post amid mounting write-downs related to the financial crisis
  • Somali pirates widen target zone
    SOMALI pirates attacked a reefer vessel in two armed speedboats 210 n-miles off the eastern African coast today but failed to hijack it

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
  • Lowest peak box traffic in US since 2004
    Containerized imports continued to weaken at major US gateway ports as retailers struggle with downturn in economy
  • DHL drops US domestic ground and air delivery
  • Volumes lower at APL
  • Final four for Philly port
  • UK's Brown warns against global protectionism
  • ISC sued by Liberty
  • Knapp named contract logistics chief for APL
  • Seaway signs Italy pact
  • Algeria ports to DP World
  • UASC adds India-Europe
  • Regional Container Lines posts third-quarter loss

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
  • Somali pirates take second Stolt ship in 'safe corridor'
  • China's stimulus package lifts bourses
  • RCL hit by 'disappearing' peak season
  • ICTSI rides economic storm
  • Pacifica's NZ pluses and minuses

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
  • Downgrade WOE?
    Ratings agency AM Best puts Peter Spendlove-led West of England Ship Owners Mutual under review with "negative implications".
  • Charter partings?
    Some charterers are making noises about getting out of deals, lawyer Brian Starer says.
  • Downward bound
    US shipping stocks head downhill despite China's infrastructure spending plan.
  • Bradley ahead
    London shipbroker establishes early lead in TradeWinds' grand Cartoon Capers contest.
  • Order finds home
    Sergio Machado-led Transpetro signs order for five aframaxes at Atlantico Sul after Rio Naval deal falls apart.
  • Dry huddle set
    Dry-bulk players to plan meeting for 19 November to tackle problems facing the industry.
  • FMR slice shrinks
    Boston's Fidelity Investments reports less than 5% stake in Excel Maritime Carriers.
  • Skuld agrees 15%
    Douglas Jacobsohn seeks hefty general increase as Norwegian P&I club downgrades expectations from charterers business.
  • Navig8 rams in
    Singapore products tanker specialist has scooped up a 7.8% stake in US-listed Aries Maritime.
  • Queasy cruise
    Over 200 taken ill by virus outbreak onboard Carnival-owned Holland America Lines vessel.
  • Rem saga twists
    Age and Stig Remoy must sell off shares in Rem Offshore, potentially opening the door for long-term suitor Solstad.
  • TEN toasts market
    Nikolas Tsakos-led tanker owner says market players should find current turmoil "manageable".
  • Ferry fear
    Brittany Ferries warns of possible job losses if it's hit with backdated port tax.
  • Prestige to run?
    Casualty lawyer Brian Starer says Prestige case could last a few more years yet.
  • DP eyes Algiers
    Dubai terminals giant lines up $850m to develop two Algerian ports.
  • Double trouble
    Philip Shapiro's Liberty Shipping files two writs against International Shipholding Corp in latest takeover twist.
  • Filipino fears
    Alarm bells rung in Philippines over job threats as biggest labour-supplier fears for cruise sector.
  • Bunker boost
    Fuel supplier and tanker owner Chemoil has more than doubled nine-month profit as volumes grew.
  • Uljanik plunges
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner sees nine-month profit slashed in global downturn.
  • Wavefield accepts
    Norwegian offshore player backs $310m all-shares takeover by Compagnie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas.
  • Ferry seized
    Cross-Channel operator Speedferries' only ship stuck in France in row over unpaid port dues and tax.
  • Fisher hooks loan
    Barclays provides up to '25m in finance for UK tanker and marine services group.
  • Bulker boost
    Japanese and Korean lines' shares jump as China pledges cash to prop up economic growth.
  • Battle over
    Atle Jacobsen-led Wavefield and TGS-Nopec resolve long-running dispute with cash payment and vessel charter at "favourable rates".
  • Red ink for RCL
    Thai boxship owner posts loss of $12m in the third quarter in extremely difficult environment.
  • IHI cuts back
    Japanese shipbuilder slashes annual profit forecast as rising yen cuts value of revenues.
  • Limarko loss
    Lithuanian reefer owner hit by foreign exchange movements in first nine months of 2008.
  • Dredger released
    North Korean authorities let Russian ship which broke down in Sea of Japan sail after brief detention.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
  • Liberty Shipping files suit against International Shipholding
  • Horizon Lines pays down debt
  • SCI puts new vessels into intra-Asia service
  • DHL drops domestic service in U.S.
  • BA revenue up 21.4% on higher yield
  • Volga-Dnepr revenue, tonnage rise substantially
  • DHL drops domestic service in U.S.
  • Economist: Recovery may take until 2011
  • Congressional mantra: Infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure
  • ITC: Andean trade preferences offer negligible benefits
  • Cabela's pays $680,000 fine for alleged U.S. export violations
  • TV report tracks illegal exports of e-waste
  • Byrd triggers committee succession in Senate
  • U.S. considers imports of Taiwanese longan fruit
  • Port tracker: Container shipping continues slide
  • Former JNPT chairman calls for centralized control

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
  • Clipper vessel taken by Somali pirates
    The Clipper owned CEC Future was last Friday seized by Somali pirates while sailing in the recommended corridor along the coast of Yemen, on a voyage bound for Batan in Indonesia. A group of pirates took control of the ship ...
  • Offshore projects more expensive than calculated
    The present Norwegian offshore projects will exceed their budgets with NOK 95 billion in total, according to a survey by the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. At the moment there are 23 oil- and gas projects under construction on ...
  • CGGVeritas bids for Wavefield
    The geophysical company CGGVeritas has made an offer for 100 per cent of the shares of the Norwegian company Wavefield Inseis ASA which operates a fleet of eight vessels and develops geophysical equipment based on fiber optic technology. In the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
  • Rotterdam fuel oil easing after firm opening
    Ample supplies and weaker crude oil late in the day pushing prices lower.
  • Supplier reacts to 'tumbling fuel costs'
    US bunker operator cuts fuel surcharge almost in half.
  • Deepwater terminal will stock marine fuel
    Project's managing director says terminal will 'make major contribution' to Ireland's infrastructure.
  • Storage terminal planned near Istanbul
    Vopak acquires Turkish company as storage project moves forward.
  • IBIA calls for owners to plan for change
    Ian Adams sees 'scrubbers' as an alternative to higher priced low sulphur fuels.
  • Chemoil remains 'cautiously optimistic'
    Company announces third quarter profit of $10.4 million.
  • Singapore bunkers in strong start to the week
    Some leading Asian markets saw double digit gains on Monday.
  • RCL net profit slips
    Feeder operator blames record bunker prices.
  • Bunkering activity slow at Colombo tanks
    Sri Lankan trade unions blame inefficiencies.
  • Exisiting forums 'not set up to develop' test methods
    Testing agencies debate how best to establish common user guide lines.

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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
››› File
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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