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January 21, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker conversions may stall after rates plunge
    Shipowners may scrap plans to convert supertankers into dry-bulk carriers after a record plunge in the returns from transporting commodities such as iron ore and coal, investment bank Fearnley Fonds ASA said.
  • Shanghai port traffic rises 20% in 2007
    Shanghai's ports handled 26 million twenty-foot container equivalent units (TEUs) in 2007, a rise of more than 20 per cent that helped the city surpass Hong Kong to rank second globally, Xinhua said on Friday, citing Shanghai port and shipping officials.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC's Asia-Black Sea service adds Qingdao to rotation
  • CMA CGM to invest in South Korea's Busan 2-3 container terminal
  • Port of Qingdao container volume exceeds 9.4 million TEU
  • Yiwu starts work on new logistics facility for foreign trade
  • CMA CGM adds Dalian call to Asia-Black Sea service
  • OOCL stops using pre-1990 trucks at Long Beach ahead of port ban
  • JICT to spend US$150 million on Jakarta terminal expansion
  • Geodis Wilson boosts southern coverage with Rohde & Liesenfeld takeover
  • Needy children to benefit from CWT Globelink's 20th anniversary in Lion City
  • Donghai Airlines launches three chartered cargo services from Shenzhen
  • Shandong Airlines launches five services from Xiamen
  • Shanghai air cargo throughput up 15pc in 2007
  • Yantai Airport cargo volume up surpasses 23,000 tons in 2007
  • QantasLink strengthens W Australia network with extra capacity

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ESL, TS Lines & OOCL to start new China-Straits-MidEast service
  • CSL delivers 5th PSV to Norwegian co.
  • Console Shipping appointed FPS Hong Kong's agent in India
  • Japanese ginger market under Spices Board lens
  • EEPC to hold 8 buyer-seller meets in metros
  • KoPT going ahead with modernisation of 5 berths at Haldia Dock Complex
  • Vizag Port sets new manganese ore daily discharge record
  • MoS arranges with Syndicate bank for e-payment to road contractors
  • Cathay Pacific to increase services to India
  • Hind Terminals CFS develops IMDG handling zone
  • Economic powerhouse India beckons investors
  • RBI report sees decelerated corporate sales, profit in H1
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • New Genoa port authority president
  • Lecosse elected chair of first French professional RFID federation
  • NYK and Hyundai start Asia/Africa/South America service
  • American Airlines to launch new El Salvador service
  • FedEx improves services in Asia-Pacific region
  • Air Cargo India 2008, Mumbai, 23-25 January, ITJ stand C-25
  • World Air Cargo Event, Bahrain, 12-14 February

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Rina to appeal Erika judgement
  • FFA market soars
  • Suicide attempt at oil spill protest
  • Deep Sea PSV "to pay back in three years"

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Signal international to move headquarters
  • Newport News will build LHA-6 forebody
  • S&P lowers OSG credit ratings

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Owners, masters in Korean oil spill charged
    HEBEI Ocean, Samsung Heavy, captains of Hebei Spirit and two tugs, have all been charged with breaking maritime pollution prevention laws.
  • Costume drama Hebei Spirit spill protest
  • Ship recyclers to be given set standards
    THE proposed ISO standards will be presented this week.
  • Port congestion takes its toll on Pakistan: WTO
    COUNTRY needs to invest in infrastructure, as bottlenecks hamper cost competitiveness.
  • It's all to do with Money
    AS THE bean counters have gained the upper hand in shipping, money matters more than practically anything else.
  • Verdict on Erika verdict
    A CONTENTIOUS verdict in a French court may not turn the maritime world upside down, but it will encourage those who would do so.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Sadanand owner denies wrongdoing
    MERCATOR Lines has vigorously denied claims that its Aframax tanker Sadanand attempted to illegally discharge waste materials in Chittagong
  • Mombasa crippled by congestion
    DESPITE reports of improvement, Mombasa is suffering extreme cargo congestion and ships are starting to leave without unloading, a local source tells Fairplay
  • Break bulk boost for Rostock
    GERMAN ferry port Rostock is establishing itself as a break bulk cargo hub on the Baltic Sea following major industrial investments close to the terminals
  • Box port dream for Niger Delta
    A CONSORTIUM led by the African Finance Corporation has signed an MOU to develop a huge megaport at Olokola, Nigeria, about 400km west of Port Harcourt
  • Hawaii Superferry hits rough waters
    HAWAII Superferry's re-start has been battered by rough seas and very low occupancy, spurring an emergency appeal on passenger fares
  • CCNI starts PNW-Carib service
  • China wins Saudi Gulf port contract
  • Two licences for single yards
  • Hebei Spirit payouts over $300M
  • Korea Line thinking big for 2008
  • Arroyo intervenes after yard deaths
  • Promotion standards under pressure

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach readies final version of clean-truck program
    Ports to clear up uncertainty over anti-pollution measures with release of final version of truck plan in mid-February.
  • Organize to expand world trade, entrepreneurs urged
  • Bear Stearns sees rail and truck freight rebounding
  • Strike hits Italian ports
  • Wind-propelled freighter readies first cargo voyage
  • Transportation plan gets bipartisan House support
  • Lines set Asia-Mideast-India services
  • Intermodal carloads flat
  • Exports offset slide in West Coast import boxes
  • Channel shipping warned after bulker sinks
  • Capesize for Star Bulk

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • A better deal for the small volume shipper?
    This week saw the launch of Maersk Line's 'Youship' (www.youship.com) web booking system. It is targeted at smaller volume shippers and has the aspiration of making the murky process of booking cargo on container ships as easy as booking airline tickets, cruises, car rentals and theatre tickets online.
  • NYK Logistics buys US forwarder Bruni International
  • RCL invests for the future
  • ESL, OOCL and TS Lines join up for new FE/Mid-East service
  • Mombasa secures JBIC loan
  • Marseilles-Fos joins the millionaire box ports league

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Shipyard chief resigns
    The president of Argentina's Astillero Rio Santiago resigns over political changes.
  • Fortune for a Pearl
    Unnamed buyer puts Centurian Maritime's handymax bulker Fortune Pearl in its crown for $58m.
  • Line dives into shortsea
    Newest Canadian shipowner plans European-style shortsea services for the St Lawrence-Great Lakes corridor.
  • Meriom twins sold
    Two 38,400-dwt Overseas Maritime Carriers chemical tankers sell for $45.5m a piece with an attached bareboat charter.
  • PDVSA inks tanker brace
    Venezuelan oil giant slates a two ship order at Argentina's Astillero Rio Santiago shipyard.
  • DHT against the tide
    Analyst upgrades Double Hull Tankers to "buy", leading the US-listed owner's stock to rise.
  • Dredger damaged in clash
    Danish vessel holed in accident involving Russian cargoship off Bornholm island.
  • Governor slams Broadwater
    Connecticut's governor has issued a letter to her counterpart in New York asking him to "do what Ferc would not" with a proposed floating LNG terminal.
  • Fredriksen cuts ties
    Seadrill dumps its 25% stake in Aker Drilling ending its hopes of completing a take-over of the semi-submersible rig owner
  • Bulkers bear teeth again
    Stocks rebound in Oslo and New York on Friday as capesizes start recovery, but London lags behind.
  • Owner denies Kerch grounding
    Turkish operator say product carrier Marmara Mariner just stalled in Kerch Strait but never grounded.
  • Fesco comes together
    Expanded Russian group combines shipping, rail and logistics under one management operation.
  • Italian trio call for strikes
    Unions push for an immediate walk-out at ports nationwide after the death of three workers at Porto Marghera.
  • Borgestad extends FPSO deal
    Norwegian shipmanager signs up for five-year term with Reliance worth $100m.
  • Tanker 'grounds' in Kerch Strait
    Bunkering vessel to take some cargo from stricken Turkish product carrier aground off Ukraine.
  • Guangzhou hit by dry run
    Hong Kong-listed shipbuilder hits eight-month low during morning trading as fears of a slowdown in newbuilding orders persist.
  • ABG in at Olongapo
    Subic Bay authorities offer Indian yard 25-year deal to run domestic Philippines shipbuilder.
  • Pipavav IPO to net $200m
    Indian shipbuilder has filed IPO papers in a move which could value the Mumbai-based player at $2bn.
  • Fiery protest over spill
    Korean fishmonger sets himself alight in row over Hebei Spirit compensation.
  • Two dead in yard blast
    Filipinos killed in explosion at Hanjin's new Subic Bay facility, with three others injured.
  • Equity up at Lloyd Fonds
    Open-end ship funds fill coffers at German limited partnership house but private equity keeps its distance.
  • UK bidder wins Bijela race
    Montenegro ranks Channel Islands consortium first in auction to own shiprepair yard.
  • Boxes lift Baltic port
    Increase in container traffic boosts throughput at the Port of St Petersburg by 10%.
  • Essar mulling merger?
    Indian tanker owner could swallow offshore drilling sister company to boost market value.
  • Evergreen set to grow again
    Chairman Arnold Wang says boxship group will survive US downturn and rising oil prices this year.
  • Ice Prince set for survey
    UK authorities call up Irish Lights vessel Graunuaile to determine if wreck is hazard to navigation.
  • Adelson plays winning hand
    Casino mogul comes up trumps at Macau court and is free to resume his ferry service.
  • FFA business booming
    First full-year Baltic Exchange figures for bulkers show 34% increase, with tanker trades up 14%.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Carriers starting Asia/Middle East/India service
  • Riot halts production at Maersk container factory in China
  • Container shipping with a twist
  • Bernuth Lines plans bunker charge increases
  • China COSCO board baffled by shares slump
  • Former COSCO America chairman joins communications consultancy group
  • Supply chain problems set back launch of first B787
  • Warehouses planned around N.Y.-N.J.'s Stewart Airport
  • Ace Expeditors, Express Courier Systems to merge
  • SAS Cargo entering Vietnam market
  • Berkshire Hathaway buys more BNSF stock
  • Jeffboat wins $100 million contract
  • Panel offers gas tax hike, fees to pay for transport infrastructure
  • Agility buying Kenya's Starfreight Logistics
  • CEVA gains Tesco contract in Malaysia
  • GAO finds U.S. goal for Iranian sanctions "unclear"
  • U.S. concerned with Canada's Community Development Trust
  • U.A.E.-U.S. trade skyrocketing, says report
  • U.S., Ghana continue trade cooperation
  • ITC report outlines effects of duty-free entry for goods under GSP
  • CEVA Logistics names Dew as CIO
  • Transportation software developers start adding "10+2"
  • SoCal ports complex record first volume declines in two decades
  • Port of Rotterdam to cooperate with Deutsche Bahn
  • Containership runs aground in Savannah
  • GAO finds Coast Guard resources inadequate for port security
  • Panama Canal ready to implement new reservation system
  • Seattle port delays construction projects in wake of critical audit
  • Hutchison unit to help develop new Irish port
  • Greek ports look to privatize container terminals

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Stena buys product-trio
    Stena Bulk has purchased three product tankers, the Stena Conqueror, the Stena Conquest and the Stena Italica, from Italian Gestioni Armatoriali Spa in Ravenna. The price tag is approximately SEK 1 billion and delivery is set for February 2008. The ...
  • DFDS buys Italian ro-pax newbuilding
    DFDS has signed up with Italian Grimaldi Holdings S.A. for the purchase of a newbuilt ro-pax ferry for delivery in May 2009. The ship is the fifth in a series of eight identical vessels ordered by Grimaldi at the ...
  • Dredger and coaster collided off Bornholm
    In the early morning hours of Friday a collision occurred off R'nne on Bornholm. The local suction dredger Ahlsell collided with the St Vincent registered coaster Rybun sailed by a Russian crew. The dredger had some serious damages to the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Where to now for oil prices?
    President Bush calling for more oil, OPEC cautious, prices trending down.
  • Panama prices drop $20
    Lower bunker numbers and closing the gap with Houston.
  • Maersk Line 'cannot absorb' bunker costs
    CEO says Bunker Adjustment Factor will be included in all US contracts.
  • SkySails system faces next major test
    Towing kite deployed as ship makes ready for Atlantic crossing.
  • Rotterdam market very quiet
  • Concern over panel's role in bunker debate
    Sources say discussions by IMO's 'Panel of Experts' were 'slanted'.
  • Markets end week on soft note
    380 cst prices continue to slide in Singapore and other Asian hubs.
  • No breakthrough in Sri Lanka prices
    Colombo bunker prices remain high as suppliers fail to find key to sourcing cheaper product.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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