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October 17, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tough times, but industry will pull through: SSA
    STRONG cooperation between the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and the government was highlighted at the association's 23rd anniversary dinner last night.
  • New accounting rules for Korean shipbuilders
    South Korea plans to change accounting rules for shipbuilders to help bolster their balance sheets, as a 32 per cent plunge in the local currency this year slashed their capital by as much as 50 per cent.
  • Stocks dive as freight rates sink
    Asian shipping stocks plunged yesterday, with some losing up to a quarter of their value after international freight rates fell to a 5-year low as raw materials trade sank on fears of a global recession.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK September up 1.2pc to 2.13 million TEU, Singapore rises 8.5pc
  • Maersk cuts bunker surcharge on Mideast routes
  • Yang Ming to sell dry bulk operations to subsidiary
  • Zhengzhou-Shanghai sea-rail container intermodal service launched
  • China sets road freight rates according to fuel prices
  • IMO set to approve draft ship recycling convention
  • Mumbai Port improves box handling with offshore terminal
  • BIFA: Don't be caught out by new US security box rule
  • Rwanda opens US$2.6 million inland container depot
  • China Southern launches Wuhan-Vietnam cargo service
  • Qiyang cargo flights between HK, Chengdu, Shenzhen
  • Atlas issues profit warning, says prospects better in 2009
  • Trans Eurasia Germany-China rail rivals airfreight
  • British Columbia airport to poach business from Anchorage

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ESL bags Asia Pacific Shipping Liner Excellence Award
  • BCC&I to beam spotlight over maritime industry on December 3 & 4
  • Financial heartbreaks seen awaiting some shipping lines
  • Mauritius sees scope for more partnerships
  • Maize exports allowed with ban order lapsing
  • Korea to exhibit maritime strengths from Oct. 23 to 25
  • MPSEZ presented 'Infrastructure Developer of Year' award
  • GPA chief brings out Savannah port's strengths
  • Baalu invites Korean investments in NMDP & NHDP Chung evinces interest in port projects
  • India's GDP will grow to $ 35 trillion by 2040-ADB
  • With 14 more items dereserved, only 21 left exclusively for SSI sector

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Lufthansa to and from Milan
  • New brand name for WLS
  • Financial crisis could propel logistics industry forward
  • P&B Associates and Inttra to cooperate in Latin America

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Bulker hijacked
  • Dry bulk demand "will come roaring back"
  • Shipping "90,000 officers short by 2012"
  • Owners warned to check 3rd party guarantees
  • AXA opens Singapore branch
  • Asian ferry owners optimistic despite economic crisis

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Atwood won't exercise option at Jurong for further semi
  • Bunge takes stake in Vietnam port
  • MOL tests LNG-fueled shoreside power
  • Foss strengthens global services team
  • EC pressures U.K. on maritime laws
  • KDB disqualifies POSCO bid for DSME

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Tidewater tug crew honored by Coast Guard
  • NOL no longer in running for Hapag-Lloyd container business
  • MOL holds successful LNG shore power supply test
  • TSA carriers predict container volume slowdown
  • New nonstop flights begin between Portland, Klamath Falls and North Bend

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Brokers baulk at valuations as prices slide
    SHIP valuations done only on a case-by-case basis as secondhand vessel rates "fall by the day and by the hour".
  • Secondhand prices tumble as confidence slips further
  • Asia-Europe box rates in turmoil
    FREIGHT rates under renewed pressure after two global lines cut their prices to new all-time lows.
  • Industrial Carriers files for bankruptcy
    UKRANIAN-based bulker operator is first high-profile casualty of the dramatic market collapse in freight rates.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Pirates release Bright Ruby crew
    Pirates have released the crew of the Bright RubySOMALI pirates have released the crew of the South Korean-registered 26,589dwt bulker Bright Ruby, which was seized off the Somali coast on 10 September
  • Polish PM fights for doomed yards
    POLISH prime minister Donald Tusk has promised "prompt and resolute decisions" to save bankruptcy-threatened shipyards of Gdynia and Szczecin
  • Obama 'would kill US coal trade'
    THE election of Senator Barack Obama would lead to a radical shift in energy and trade policies set by the Bush administration, it was claimed yesterday
  • Insurers focus on crew nationalities
    INSURERS worldwide continue to look at the crewing make-up of commercial vessels as a major factor in assessing premiums on vessels, cargoes and voyages
  • Lack of trust hits dry bulk market
    SPOT rates for dry bulk carriers have come under attack from all sides and lack of credit is the latest, and at the moment the biggest, factor behind sharp falls, a shipping analyst has told Fairplay
  • Supramax seized off Somalia
    SOMALI pirates have seized the Supramax bulker African Sanderling in the Gulf of Aden
  • Piraeus terminal decision causes riot
    DIRECTORS of Piraeus Port Authority voted yesterday to approve the contract for the concession of the container terminal to Cosco Pacific

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • West Coast imports weaker in September
    Containerized imports at California's ports dropped sharply in September in what should have been the busiest month of the year
  • Appeals court to hear vessel emissions case
  • Hapag-Lloyd gets $750M loan to buy ships
  • Trans-Pacific lines see rebound in 2009 second half
  • Dry bulk rates collapse
  • Portland boxes up 9.6%
  • WTO backs U.S., Canada in EU beef hormone dispute
  • New ship for Seaspan
  • MOL tests LA cold-ironing
  • Smaller ships for Wan Hai, PIL trans-Pacific service
  • NYK, OOCL to share chassis

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Colombo booming despite economic downturn
  • Downturn bites hard at Long Beach
  • US trucker benefits from strong intermodal
  • Post-conference dynamism
  • Gothenburg to implement CATOS box system

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Stocks split
    Shipping and offshore stocks head in different directions, but trade mostly higher, as US markets regain ground.
  • 'Misguided' jump
    Unix Line says three men who went overboard on the Ginga Falcon were attempting to swim to Canadian shores.
  • ICI hits rocks
    Slumping dry-bulk rates and derivative losses lead Industrial Carriers to file for bankruptcy as it hands back Greek suezmax early.
  • Uruguay upgrade
    The port of Montevideo scores a $40m loan to boost efficiency at South America's fourth largest box port.
  • Bright Ruby 'free'
    Reports indicate South Korean bulk carrier seized by Somali pirates a month ago is released.
  • Kinder terminals
    Energy transport company Kinder Morgan sees 21% growth in terminal earnings.
  • Posco pushed out
    Korea Development Bank shoves Korean steel giant off the track in race to snap up DSME stake.
  • Greeks united
    Attica to mop up Blue Star and Superfast Ferries by year end in all shares deal aimed at boosting market capitalisation.
  • Wilson nets $60m
    Norwegian shipowner secures 10 year charters for two 1980s built bulkers.
  • Sulpicio sells
    Philippines owner offloads two small ro-ros to rival Roble and will scrap 1950s-built sister.
  • Bow cargo banned
    Indonesian owner prohibits storage of cargo in ships' bows after fire on ferry.
  • Batavia blaze
    Fire causes extensive damage to Dutch yard where historic sailing ships are reconstructed.
  • Bunge bags port
    US agricultural company picks up 50% stake in Vietnam's only panamax-ready dry-bulk port.
  • Storms cost $18m
    New York insurer Navigators Group tallies up after-tax losses from hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
  • Hapag loaded
    German boxship owner scoops $750m to buy 29 vessels from TUI and complete its separation from the tourism group.
  • Stocks chopped
    Falling BDI and global economic woe hits shipping shares across Asia while bulker owners struggle in Oslo.
  • Navies slammed
    Syrian manager of ship freed from pirates by Puntland forces blasts ineffective coalition forces.
  • D'Amico buys back
    Milan-listed tanker owner picks up $672,090 worth of its own stock.
  • Revival on hold
    Maersk Line chief Eivind Kolding admits financial crisis may delay expected turnaround in boxship giant's fortunes.
  • Talks back on
    Somali pirates withdraw threat to blow up Faina with negotiations back on for ro-ro's release.
  • Death at B+V
    Probe begins into scaffolding collapse at German yard that killed one worker and injured two others.
  • Thor Star freed
    Thoresen Thai-owned vessel released by Somali pirates. No word on payment of ransom.
  • Cargoship sinks
    Vietnamese vessel goes down in heavy weather off China, but no word on casualties.
  • Q-Ship falls
    Nine-month profit down 3.9% for Doha-listed tanker and gas carrier player.
  • Binh eyes bonds
    Pham Thanh Binh-led Vinashin to raise another $400m by breaking our more bonds next year.
  • Don't panic
    Philip Clausius-led shipping trust looks to sooth frayed nerves after stock price plummets.
  • Pregnant pause
    Helicopter winches woman from Rotterdam to Hull ferry after she goes into labour.
  • Ping-pong peril
    Chinese man to attempt Taiwanese crossing by paddling in paper boat with table-tennis bats.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Transpacific carriers forecast flat volumes in 2009
  • Security firm warns against arming crew to fight piracy
  • CMA CGM to start weekly Indian Ocean islands service
  • Palm oil giant acquires Singapore ship charterer
  • As losses mount, rivals Jet and Kingfisher form alliance
  • Work starts on K.C. air-logistics park
  • Unions pressure Oak Harbor retail customers
  • Crandall named president of Savi Group
  • Two more offices open for time:matters
  • MOL tests ship-to-shore system at SoCal port
  • Da Chan gets new batch of dual hoist quay cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Baltic Pilot won in pilot case
    The state pilotage authority Finnpilot does not have a monopoly on pilotage activities in Finland and it is not illegal to engage a competent pilot working for an employer that is not Finnpilot, according to the office of the public ...
  • Coaster and fishing vessel in collision in Great Belt
    The Swedish coaster Nordtrader was involved in a collision the night before Wednesday with a Danish fishing vessel. The fishing vessel involved was the Guldsand (ten metres long and seven GT). The collision took place in the Great Belt close ...
  • New report on Fredericia Skibsværft
    Today, the Municipality of Fredericia will present a report on the possibilities of relocating Fredericia Skibsværft within the limits of the port of Fredericia. The plan has been drawn up as a response to the criticized original plan of building ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2008
  • Stockpile report bearish, OPEC moves meeting
    DOE results this week sending crude even lower as producer cartel bringing forward its emergency meeting.
  • Shipowners back calls for 'bunker tax'
    French shipowners say bunker levy could fund projects aimed at cutting GHG emissions.
  • Singapore bunkers at 13-month low
    Prices in Singapore plunge below $400 as crude oil markets continue to weaken.
  • Bunker prices under spotlight at SIBCON
    Speakers at SIBCON say price volatility will drive innovation.
  • Shipping fundamentals 'in place' despite downturn
    The financial crisis is not a shipping crisis, says analyst.
  • 'Economic meltdown' will hit bunker demand
    Traditional demand forecasts 'blown out the window' by recent events.
  • Marine technology company sees income grow
    Kittiwake forecasts more growth in atmosphere of economic uncertainty and high fuel costs.
  • Maersk Inc. to open Sustainability Forum
    Over 100 delegates from key areas of the shipping industry are signed-up to attend this month's Washington Conference.
  • Chemoil to start supplying in India this year
    Chemoil 'proud to be the first non-Indian company established in India's bunker market.'

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
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
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
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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