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January 17, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hanjin to invest US$2b in Philippines' biggest shipyard
    SOUTH Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Corp has signed a deal to build the Philippines' biggest shipyard in the southern part of the country.
  • Freight rates seen rising in June after ore talks
    Shipping costs for iron ore, coal and other commodities may rebound in the second half of this year after annual iron ore price talks are completed, CIMB-GK Research Pte says.
  • Canberra, Tokyo join whaling fray
    A high-seas standoff between Japanese whalers and militant anti-whaling activists in the icy waters of the Antarctic drew the governments of Australia and Japan into the fray yesterday.
  • Mitsui OSK dives 5.4% as shipping lines hit
  • France to build military base in Abu Dhabi by 2009

Sched Netweb site
  • USL-ANL shakes up South Seas services post CMA CGM takeover
  • North Europe container volume posts double-digit growth in 2007
  • Shenyang to build largest inland port logistics centre in northeast China
  • UASC takes delivery of 1 of 8 x 6,000-TEU ships from HHI
  • Beijing-Hamburg freight train tests Eurasian Land-Bridge
  • Zim strengthens East Africa Service (EAS) to beat rising congestion
  • Qantas given 15 days to pay US$68 million fine for price-fixing
  • Boeing delivers Continental Airlines its first 737-900ER
  • Mainland millionaires vote for Dragonair in Best of the Best Awards

Exim Indiaweb site
  • GE Shipping contracts to sell another product tanker
  • Great Offshore buys UK oil rigs firm
  • APMM Group reengineering corporate HR structure
  • Low crop yields overseas give chilli exporters the edge
  • Gems & jewellery exports retain lustre
  • STC to import 1.4 lakh tonnes of yellow peas
  • Bumper wheat crop may whittle down imports
  • Kandla Dock union members inspect 8 ships during FoC Action Week
  • Greece port workers strike against privatisation move
  • Arshiya Int'l getting on track to operate container freight trains on pan-India basis
  • CII institute to hold 3-day training on warehousing & inventory management in Chennai
  • CMIE predicts 9.1 pc GDP growth in 2008-09
  • CIAe chief sees curtains closing on clothing industry with exports plummeting
  • Single bank account for ex-im trade from April 1
  • Seminar on 'India, China, US triangle'
  • Round table on trade ties with Bhutan
  • Advisory board on UK-India trade formed
  • Dr S. Gangopadhyay is new Adviser to FM

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Total, Rina and Erika's owners "guilty"
  • Round Table accepts tougher emisisions standards by year's end
  • LR in new bunker buying software launch

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • CNO: LCS will be workhorse of Navy
  • Stricter Seaway ballast water management requirements
  • COSCO announces new rig building yard
  • USCG completes bridge allision investigation

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Two firms to begin dredging Snohimis River navigation channel
  • Tacoma, Olympia port boards schedule joint study session
  • NYK Logistics buys Bruni International
  • Public comment period extended for Bellingham waterfront project
  • MOL vessel call marks start of service to Port of Tacoma

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Total and Rina found guilty of Erika spill
    Court finds oil major guilty of 'imprudence' and also fines class society, owner and manager for 1999 spill
  • Court to deliver Erika verdict
  • European ship recycling industry 'not feasible'
    EUROPEAN shipbreaking won't be able to compete on cost with south Asia, says Cesa.
  • Clarkson makes £6m provision
    SHIPBROKER puts provision in accounts relating to $67m claim by Sovcomflot and Novoship.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Erika: Industry guilty, master acquitted
    A court in Paris has ordered French oil group Total, Italian classification society RINA and the Italian owner and manager of the tanker Erika to pay damages and compensation totalling €192M ($284M) to Brittany local authorities and the French state for their role in the Erika disaster
  • APL touts 53-footer success
    APL chief executive Ron Widdows reports high customer demand for his line's oceangoing transport of 53ft US domestic containers
  • Cargo ship sinks off South Korea
    PANAMA-registered general cargo vessel Sun Castle sank today approximately 97km off the coast of South Korea
  • LNG hike won't stop terminal plans
    SINGAPORE'S Trade and Industry Minister says the Republic still plans to build an LNG terminal despite soaring prices for the commodity
  • Brazilian ore price ready to rocket
  • Box market unfazed by bad omens
  • SSW yard to be sold
  • Protestor action could be 'piracy'
  • Hope fades for 11 missing seafarers
  • Maritime ministry faces the axe
  • Hyundai to build new drydock

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Washington state container fee stalls
    Legislature study on a controversial container fee has been delayed for at least six months, and the issue probably won't be decided this year.
  • Philadelphia port group loses round in court
  • USTR seeks comments on foreign intellectual property rights
  • Prince Rupert cargo up 37%
  • U.S., Ghana strengthen trade ties
  • Lakes tonnage declines
  • Opinion: Corzine's NJ toll plan hits truckers, port
  • Decision in Boeing-Airbus subsidies case delayed
  • Marseilles tops 1M boxes
  • Ireland plans deepwater port
  • Strikes won't block sale of Greek box terminals

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Libra boost Santos rail route
  • TUI to 'implement legal merger' of Hapag-Lloyd
  • Hong Kong shipping shares tumble
  • HMM appoints new ceo
  • Security problems forces halt to Maersk calls at Onne, Nigeria

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • CCNI launches new service
    Chilean container liner's new Pacific Caribbean (Pacar) service will connect the west coast of North and Central America with the Caribbean and Mexico's east coast.
  • DryShips defers split
    Economou-controlled bulker owner decides to hold off on a planned three-for-one stock split.
  • Another dry drop
    US-listed bulker owners continue tailspin with steep morning declines, with Quintana Maritime losing roughly 20%.
  • Ever Radiant grounds
    A containership is re-floated after running aground while leaving the port of Savannah, Georgia.
  • Lie gets the door
    Marianne Lie has lost her job as the Norwegian shipowners' top lobbyist after a losing battle against retroactive taxes.
  • Quintana deal doubted
    As dry-bulk stocks dive, an analyst says Quintana's lead in the decline could mean the market doubts the reported deal with Excel Maritime Carriers.
  • RINA will fight Erika ruling
    Italian classification society questions judge's decision and vows to vigorously defend its interests.
  • US buyer closing in
    An unnamed US buyer is in advanced negotiations to buy the New Jersey ferry owner from bankrupt Sea Containers.
  • Total recall
    French oil major Total says "I'll be back" with appeal against ruling that it shared responsibility for Erika disaster.
  • Total fined in Erika ruling
    Owner, manager and Total rapped by French judge in ruling over Erika sinking.
  • US yard pays out
    Thames Shipyard and Repair Co shells out $787,011 to settle pollution claim.
  • Prinsendam gets makeover
    Holland America Line pumps $20m in enhancements to the 794-berth cruiseship.
  • 10 missing off Philippines
    A further 10 crew members rescued after Taiwanese-owned multi-purpose vessel sinks.
  • Erika timeline
    With the final court case judgements due on Wednesday, click here to read how the disaster and subsequent legal battles developed.
  • Caspar back at Krasnoye
    Azeri state owner orders sixth 19,600-dwt tanker at Russian shipyard.
  • UK draws up Ice Prince plan
    Maritime agencies trying to limit oil, cargo loss as light sheen spotted on sea off Portland Bill.
  • Hutchison in for Bremore
    Terminals giant brought on board to develop EUR 300m deepwater port on Irish east coast.
  • Protest hits Channel services
    SeaFrance and P&O have both suspended ferry links between Dover and Calais due to action by fishermen at the French port.
  • Trada teams up with Asahi
    Indonesian shipmanager brings in Japanese tanker owner for port services operations.
  • Heavyweights slug it out
    South Korea's shipbuilding giants are fighting for control of the nation's largest logistics firm, Korea Express.
  • Dry-bulk not lost its Zhang
    China Cosco Holdings secretary predicts 10% rise in dry-cargo rates this year with demand still outflanking supply.
  • Clarkson makes claim provision
    London broker enters '6m provision into annual accounts over $67m claim by Sovcomflot and Novoship.
  • EU probes Irish tax
    Europe to investigate changes which will allow 100%-chartered fleets to benefit from flat rate.
  • FPSO fight for BW Gas
    Hess wants damages for alleged breach of sales terms after buying Ceiba Sendje in 2004.
  • Laker aground in winter lay-up
    US-flagged vessel strikes underwater object and suffers damage at Lake Superior port.
  • GE sells elderly panamax
    Indian owner cashes in on single hull product tanker less than two weeks after selling its sister ship.
  • Yangzijiang eyes buyback
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder plans to purchase up to 10% of its stock amid share price slump.
  • Arpeni firms up bonds plan
    Indonesian owner to sell up to $79m of notes to repay other debt.
  • Yang Ming orders five
    Taiwanese liner operator books a series of 4,500-teu ships at compatriot shipbuilder CSBC.
  • ASL inks Euro orders
    Singapore-based shipbuilder to build seven vessels worth SGD96m for unidentified shipowners.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • EC investigating planned changes to Irish tonnage tax
  • Seacastle plans to raise $290 million in stock offering
  • FSL Trust exceeding IPO expectations
  • Zim France opens Le Havre office
  • Ship sinks at Duluth pier
  • Congressional panel calls for 25-cent gas tax hike, container fees
  • United Fresh sets up international advisory council
  • Best Buy awards Kuehne + Nagel China contract
  • New president takes office in Guatemala
  • CEVA Logistics names Aldridge EVP of new business unit
  • SEKO promotes Sinker
  • Class action suit filed against forwarders
  • Famous Pacific Shipping lands Sri Lanka project cargo deal
  • SoCal ports pass new $15-per-TEU container tax
  • France plans port privatization
  • Rickmers buys stake in Genoa terminal
  • Marseilles-Fos breaks 1 million-TEU barrier

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Stricter enforcement of Port State Control
    Since the turn of the year Holland applies stricter enforcement of reporting requirements for certain vessels to report they have had en Mandatory Extended Port State Controll by a EU member of the Paris MOU within the last twelve months ...
  • Fierce battle to use new MTBs
    A political battle royal is about to take place about the future of Norway's new catamaran MTBs. Members of the Storting (national assembly) defense committee visited B'tservice at Mandal this week at the launch of the fourth of six MTBs ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 16, 2008
  • Bunker prices spoil Carnival year
    Cruise line hit by climbing fuel costs, seeing little relief in 08.
  • French court convicts oil major of maritime pollution
    Total and three other defendants to pay $285 million in damages for Erika fuel oil spill.
  • IMO panel supports 'increased distillate use'
    Unconfirmed report says 'panel of experts' backs a move away from residual fuel and scrubbing solutions.
  • Dry bulk rates 'set to rise'
    Operator of the world's largest bulk fleet says Chinese demand will keep rates firm.
  • Bominflot takes control of US Joint Venture
    Global supplier and trader assumes 100% ownership of US East Coast supply operation.
  • Rotterdam market very quiet at midday
  • ExxonMobil offers Yanbu fuel oil cargo
    Cargo offered amidst tight supplies in the Middle East.
  • Chimbusco's bonded sales break 3 million mt
    Booming trade seeing bonded sales matching company's forecast.
  • Taiwan bunker sales dip in 2007
    CPC has been exporting fuel oil at expense of local bunker market.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
ASSOCIATIONS
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
PORTS
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
SHIPPING
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
PORTS
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
SHIPYARDS
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
TRADE
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
PORTS
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
PORTS
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
SHIPPING
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
SHIPPING
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
PORTS
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
SHIPPING
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
PORTS
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
SHIPPING
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
PORTS
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
SHIPPING
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
PORTS
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
SHIPPING
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
LOGISTICS
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
SHIPPING
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
SHIPPING
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
PORTS
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
PORTS
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
LOGISTICS
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
CRUISES
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
PORTS
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
SHIPPING
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
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
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
SHIPPING
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
PORTS
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
LOGISTICS
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
YACHTING
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
SHIPPING
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
PORTS
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
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COMPANIES
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
NEWS
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
SHIPYARDS
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
MARITIME SERVICES
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
PORTS
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
INDUSTRY
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
LOGISTICS
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
PORTS
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
PORTS
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
PORTS
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
PORTS
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
AVIATION
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› 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
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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
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