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December 12, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New training schemes for shipping staff
    The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) yesterday took a bold step to try and retain staff through collaborating with the Singapore Industrial and Service Employees' Union by announcing new training schemes and financial incentives for companies and staff in the shipping industry.
  • S Korean jailing of tanker chiefs slammed
    Managers of a Hong Kong supertanker whose crew chiefs were jailed over South Korea's worst oil spill have blasted the decision as a 'disgrace and insult' to the world shipping community.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen makes Savannah first US port on Asia-EC run
  • Hanjin's new Subic shipyard launches two 4,300-TEUers
  • Beijing and Shanghai offers direct customs clearance
  • Subic Bay authority seeks operator for NCT-2
  • MOL's New TraPac terminal to open in January in Jaxport
  • World shipping protests Korean jailing of tanker and tug officers
  • India cuts import duty 4pc to buck trend in world slump
  • Charleston port defended from WSJ's 'floundering' charge
  • South Africa's state-owned Transnet announces major improvements
  • Tacoma tests Canadian GPS to track inland supply chain visibility
  • Hactl cargo falls 19pc in November, transhipments up 9pc over year
  • Cathay suffers 15.4 per cent airfreight fall in November
  • China announces cross-strait regular chartered flight scheme
  • IATA sees cargo in slide in 2009, but not in North America

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CTL-IMEX 2009 is back anew with renewed focus on the cargo, logistics and maritime sector
  • Korea oil spill case: 2 Indian crew jailed
  • Awareness seminar on maritime industry on Dec. 19
  • Worldwide protests against ruling
  • Govt to sell six lakh tonnes wheat to Afghanistan
  • Mundra Port makes history in coal handling
  • CII Logistics Institute to hold 2-day programme
  • Work on dedicated rail freight corridor to begin in Jan.
  • Rlys devises new policy to lure private entities to build tracks
  • W. Rly moves record cargo in Nov.
  • Sabari personnel excel in IICL exam
  • More needs to be done for growth in 2009-10-Ahluwalia
  • Govt guarantee to ECGC may bring in more textile orders
  • Cement cos cut prices
  • FTP to stay till new govt is in place
  • Fieo chief hails RBI's stimulus package
  • Apparel exporters disappointed
  • Let's come together to tackle terrorism, CII chief tells businesses
  • AIAI, ITPO ink MoU
  • Naming new FM may take time

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Maersk Line emphasises intra Asia through MCC
  • KLM to serve Calgary
  • SBB: pension scheme in a poor state
  • Hermes and DPD may collaborate

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Global outrage at Hebei Spirit "horror story"
  • Piracy cover for charterers
  • EC go-ahead for German port
  • Euro Parliament and Council agree on third maritime package
  • K Line and PIL to launch South Africa service in March

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Tokyo hose exec cops plea

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Expansion work brings shutdown of Airport Way traffic signals
  • Financial deal inked for Panama Canal expansion
  • US furniture retailer taps MOL as Asia consolidator
  • Survey finds US industry shipped $12 trillion in goods in '07
  • MarAd program funding cleanup of National Defense Reserve Fleet ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Boardley to join Lloyd's Register as marine director
    LINER industry high-flyer Tom Boardley to leave CMA CGM after less than a year.
  • Boardley quits NYK for role at CMA CGM
  • Vulnerable vessels may get EU armed guards
    EU Navfor counterpiracy taskforce could offer service to protect vulnerable merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden.
  • SHI offered Hebei crew gifts
    SAMSUNG Heavy Industries sent emissaries with gifts and promises of jobs to at least two Hebei Spirit crew members, it has been alleged.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • UK takes step to settle pirate legal limbo
    BRITAIN has today signed a landmark deal with Kenya to prosecute pirates captured by the UK frigate Cumberland, a step toward ironing out legal uncertainty, the government told Fairplay
  • Speed blamed in death near SF
    A BAHAMAS-flagged general cargo ship that caused the death of a fisherman when it struck his vessel in 2007 was steaming too fast, the US Coast Guard has determined
  • Panama Canal tonnage falls
    THE PANAMA Canal Authority said it expects tonnage to fall to 303M UMS tonnes in 2008-9, down from 310M last year
  • Greek riots force P&O port pullout
    THE P&O cruise ship Oriana has today skipped a call at Piraeus because of the continuing political violence in Greece, the company confirmed today to Fairplay
  • Analysts caution on DryShips
    SHIPPING analysts are questioning the terms of the cancellation by Dryships of four Panamaxes announced on Wednesday
  • Why not just outrun pirates?
    COSTA Crociere and Aida told Fairplay today that they intend to outrun pirates rather than adopt new passenger drop-off procedures

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Evergreen readies first direct China trip
    Voyage of Taiwanese container ship Dec. 15 from Kaohsiung directly to Tianjin will inaugurate first direct sea link between cross-strait countries in 59 years
  • California rules will slash highway truck emissions
  • NOL restructures in Asia
  • Lawsuit over Gulfport plan
  • As China exports fall, U.S. trade deficit grows
  • Northwest Marine Terminals set general rate increases
  • UN adopts liability rules
  • MISC Berhad launches new Asia-South Africa service
  • Above-average hurricane season forecast for 2009
  • Security shouldn't hinder trade, says air-cargo group
  • US to take plans for anti-piracy strategy to UN

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • LA survey: up to 30% drop in Q1
  • Samskip adds web-based e-service
  • Yang Ming strikes automated terminal deal for Kaohsiung
  • Panama Canal USD2.3 billion expansion finance deal signed-off
  • Bollore Africa Logistics to manage Pointe Noire

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • DryShips debate
    Analyst slams "punitive" terms of quartet cancellation, but shipowner says deal would have been "suicide".
  • Staff rebellion
    Employees at Atle Jacobsen-led Wavefield speak out against CGG Veritas takeover.
  • Double freeze
    New York and New Jersey Port Authority puts brakes on recruitment and spending in 2009 budget.
  • Going cheaper
    Pacific Basin reportedly offloads two modern handysize bulkers for 58% less than a similar deal in February.
  • Run down
    Eva Danielsen had only one on bridge, was travelling at 11.5 knots in fog when it sank fishing vessel.
  • Duo detained
    Hong Kong port state inspectors held Maruba bulker and Tschudi tug during November.
  • Rieber nets loan
    DnB NOR coughs up $16.70m to GC Rieber to pay for seismic research ship.
  • Pittas sells FFAs
    Euroseas sells off panamax FFA contracts to increase cash flow visibility during challenging times, chairman says.
  • Black box boob
    Another voyage data recorder foul-up after P&O ferry bashes terminal in Calais.
  • Blower blown
    Northern Ireland government revealed identity of Rathlin Island ferry whistleblower to employer in "error of judgement."
  • Feeding pharaoh
    Cosco Pacific pays nearly $10m as part of a $50m capital call by the Suez Canal Container Terminal.
  • Longer queue
    Tanker backlog grows again at France's Fos-Lavera as industrial action continues.
  • Atlantic rescue
    Seafarer lifted off Reederei Rickmers bulker after suffering spinal and head injuries in fall.
  • MBC goes POSH
    Malaysian bulker owner wins shareholder approval to take stake in Singapore offshore player.
  • Piraeus misses out
    P&O Cruises ship said to be avoiding call at Greek port as unrest continues over shooting dead of teenager.
  • MISC pulls out
    K Line and PIL to continue South Africa-Asia service after Malaysian shipowner calls it quits.
  • Lay-offs likely
    STX Europe's Rauma yard in Finland could chop 130 more jobs on a temporary basis through the winter.
  • Cheeky!
    It's hunks and hulls as Australian shipyard Incat's 2009 calendar promises workers' "bare flesh against bare aluminium."
  • Sydney shake-up
    New South Wales government invites bids for Sydney's harbour ferries after accident-strewn few years for state's Sydney Ferries.
  • SapuraCrest soars
    Third quarter profits jump 70% at Malaysian offshore contractor and long-term Fredriksen target.
  • Stena says yes
    Arlington Tankers' largest investor to back merger with General Maritime in 16 December vote.
  • Train tie-up
    France's CMA CGM in talks over partnership with German rail giant Deutsche Bahn.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • NOL melds Asia operations into 2 regions
  • Outrage over tanker officers' jail terms
  • "K" Line, PIL plan Asia/South Africa link
  • Evergreen swaps Asia service's first U.S. call
  • Hoegh will call in Ghana
  • Cathay volume drops 15.4% in November
  • Virginia transport budget under stress
  • China trade sinks in gloomy economy
  • DHL reups with Sandvik
  • Loffel named to new position at OHL
  • Weber hires Ng from APL
  • Jacksonville port, Hanjin sign lease deal
  • L.A. port tightens belt
  • Advocates aim to block Port of Gulfport aid
  • Seattle port accepts resignations
  • Thamesport offers information alerts

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • NSA says no to arm seamen
    Seamen serving on Norwegian-flagged vessels will not be armed as defence against piracy, states the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. "Piracy has exploded since the summer and is truly an increasing problem, however, the Shipowners' Association advises the shipping companies to ...
  • USA wants to fight piracy on land
    The US has submitted a proposal to the United Nations Security Council to chase pirates also in Somalia itself. "There is a consensus in the council in dealing with the piracy problem, using every tool at our disposal. This implies ...
  • Road and port investments ignored in new government plan
    The ambitious investment plan proposed by the Association Danish Ports received a lukewarm reception from the politicians as only two of 20 proposals found their way into the national plan for infrastructure investments the coming years. The Danish Ports' plan ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2008
  • Fishermen 'fearful about the need to optimise fuel'
    Organisation says bunker prices pose a problem in some Alaskan communities.
  • French strike 'threat to refineries'
    Plants could be shut as early as next week.
  • Onshore fuel oil stocks down
    Singapore inventories at six-week low.
  • Chinese fuel oil tax could hit demand
    Analyst says Chinese fuel oil consumption is likely to fall.
  • Isle of Man highlights need for Bunker Convention Certificates
    Ships that fail to carry the certificate may be subject to detention in the ports of ratified states.
  • Russia accedes to IMO bunker convention
    Law signed by the president this month.
  • Rosneft eyes Mediterranean bunker market
    Latest report says Russian company also wants to supply fishing fleets.
  • Busan prices top other Asian hubs
    Bunker markets firming across the region.
  • Deutsche Bank sees oil at $80 in 2011
    Analyst says price needs to be close to that level 'to sustain production'.
  • Brightoil details Hong Kong plans
    The company now targets starting bunker operations in HK in January

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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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