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January 23, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Larsen & Toubro wins port deal: report
    Larsen & Toubro Ltd, India's biggest engineering company, may have won approval to build a 30 billion rupee (S$1.1 billion) shipyard and port in southern India, according to a report published yesterday.
  • Gulf tanker rates may fall again on ship oversupply
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude to Asia, the world's busiest route for supertankers, may drop for a 19th day as the supply of ships increases.
  • STX Group to set up US$150m unit in Vietnam
    South Korea's STX Group said yesterday it would set up a manufacturing base in Vietnam, investing US$150 million by 2015, to expand its offshore plant business.
  • Commodity ship values fall the most in 3 1/2 years
Strait Talk
  • Tougher times for charterers, classifiers
    A FRENCH court has convicted oil company Total, classification society Rina and Italian tanker owner Giuseppe Savarese and manager Antonio Pollara of negligence leading to the loss of the tanker, the Erika, which went down off France's Atlantic coast.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Larsen & Toubro wins port deal: report
    Larsen & Toubro Ltd, India's biggest engineering company, may have won approval to build a 30 billion rupee (S$1.1 billion) shipyard and port in southern India, according to a report published yesterday.
  • Gulf tanker rates may fall again on ship oversupply
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude to Asia, the world's busiest route for supertankers, may drop for a 19th day as the supply of ships increases.
  • STX Group to set up US$150m unit in Vietnam
    South Korea's STX Group said yesterday it would set up a manufacturing base in Vietnam, investing US$150 million by 2015, to expand its offshore plant business.
  • Commodity ship values fall the most in 3 1/2 years
Strait Talk
  • Tougher times for charterers, classifiers
    A FRENCH court has convicted oil company Total, classification society Rina and Italian tanker owner Giuseppe Savarese and manager Antonio Pollara of negligence leading to the loss of the tanker, the Erika, which went down off France's Atlantic coast.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shenzhen retains No 4 box port spot behind Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong
  • China experienced double-digit growth in EU, US and Japan trade
  • Maersk Line joins container shipping PR campaign
  • Agility unveils acquisition of Starfreight Logistics in Kenya
  • FPS Sri Lanka to handle logistics for mega plant construction
  • Zim Integrated Shipping issues statement to shipping press
  • CAAS to spend US$2 million to upgrade air traffic control
  • Grand China Express Airlines launches Yantai-Tianjin service
  • Continental Airlines up 53pc, posts US$566 million pre-tax profit
  • Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association holds conference in Washington in May

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line introduces new BAF formula
  • Shipbuilding subsidy hinges on MoS convincing MoF
  • Modest Infrastructure to be busy with newbuilding orders
  • Pipavav Shipyard files draft red herring prospectus with SEBI for IPO
  • TSA chief sees no scope to trim rates in 2008 despite US slowdown
  • Pulses imports may total 3 m tonnes
  • Oman slams door on Indian poultry
  • GCC optimistic of signing FTAs this year
  • Mormugao Port makes marvellous mark
  • Rlys to ride on Chinese sophistication
  • Sindhu Cargo & Sical CFS jointly ship apparel FCL to Italy ex-VCT
  • Nath invites UK investments in infrastructure
  • DMIC DC now incorporated
  • BoA clears 11 SEZ proposals
  • Re. invoicing no panacea, believes EEPC

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Merged VVWL chooses board of directors
  • Port of San Francisco seeks investors
  • Air India Cargo to expand freighter operations
  • Berkshire Hathaway buys more BNSF stock
  • Bifa freight service award winners

Maritime Global Netweb site
  • Lloyd's vs Lloyds: court battle looms
  • Poor Q4 for Euronav
  • Golden Ocean fixes kamsarmax duo
  • ESPO welcomes Brussels' plans

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • DHS releases National Response Framework
  • NASSCO starts second product tanker
  • Crowley completes Angola delivery
  • Awilco Offshore secures financing for semi
  • MAN Diesel adds another China two-stroke licensee
  • Hanjin buys Aveva for Subic shipyard

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • US Federal Reserve slashes interest rates
    SURPRISE move fails to calm markets and shipping shares remain vulnerable to volatility.
  • Shares plunge Dry bulk worst hit
  • Quintana-Excel deal falls apart as dry bulk bites
    QUINTANA terminates sale process, blaming weak freight rates, plunging share prices and the credit crunch.
  • Ramunia accepts MISC reverse takeover offer
    MISC strengthens position in international offshore sector after striking $969m fabrication yard deal.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • Drybulk major admits failed sale
    Dry bulk player Quintana Maritime has confirmed that its long-anticipated fleet sale has been sunk by a lack of acceptable offers
  • Pipavav IPO to fund yard
    PIPAVAV Shipyard is planning an (IPO) to part-finance the construction of a new shipyard for Rs 28,880M
  • Flu outbreak leaves chickens at sea
    QATAR and Oman have closed their ports to Indian poultry imports on news of avian flu in West Bengal, leaving millions of chickens stranded at sea
  • Tanker explosion injures three
    THREE crew members were injured after an explosion aboard a small domestic chemical tanker in Batangas port today
  • GT Nexus expands in Europe
    US logistics company GT Nexus has broadened its presence in Europe with the acquisition of Metaship, a German specialist in logistics management technology
  • ABG to rent out yard
    ABG Shipyard in India has a new job on its hands ' the development of 50-hectare maritime industrial park in Subic Bay
  • Technology key to Vinashin success
  • IMO welcomes scrap safety standards
  • Cargo tax sought for infrastructure
  • Congestion forces Oz-China ore cut
  • Shipping battered in Asian slump
  • V.Ships dismayed at criminal charge
  • STX to build yard in Vietnam
  • Marco Polo ties up with Glencore

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • Political, environmental interests threatening S. California port projects
    Port environment never more "vicious, more adversarial," says McLaurin of Pacific Merchant Shipping Association.
  • Truckers proposing measures to cut diesel emissions
  • CSX gains in Q4
  • DHL exec to lead NFTC
  • CN net declines
  • Shippers support report on transportation policy
  • TGA, Zim to upgrade ATX
  • GT Nexus acquires Metaship
  • Cargo could be hit by British Airways strike vote
  • DHL demands $93M from ABX
  • Lowe's CEO to head RILA

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • GA to upgrade ATX service as Zim joins in
  • GT Nexus buys to expand European activities
  • Boston's box boom
  • Bandar Abbas goes from strength to strength
  • FEFC suspends 'highly criticised' UK congestion surcharge

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • $3m bonuses slated
    Carnival Corp prepares big performance-based bonuses for top executives, including chief executive Micky Arison.
  • Shipyard head named
    After the departure of Astillero Rio Santiago's president, the provincial governor names his replacement.
  • Oldie sells for $25.5m
    A 23-year-old handymax bulker goes to undisclosed buyers with a charter attached.
  • New CFO at Euronav
    Ludwig Criel replaced by deputy finance chief at Belgian tanker owner Euronav.
  • Lazard upgrades tankers
    US-listed tanker owners Overseas Shipholding Group and Teekay get an upgrade from Lazard Capital Markets.
  • Euronav still red
    Fourth-quarter results are negative at the Euronext-listed tanker owner, which blamed a depressed tanker market.
  • Shipping stocks plunge
    US-listed shipping companies follow world markets in a share-price plunge.
  • Canada hails own efforts
    Canadian transport ministry report identifies early successes in five years of marine security initiatives.
  • Pearl under negotiation
    Owner says the deal for the hadymax bulker Fortune Pearl is still under negotiation.
  • CSDC readies bulker tie-up
    Hong Kong-listed giant poised to complete a dry-cargo joint venture with Shanghai Puyuan Shipping.
  • Lonrho brings in reefer boxes
    Six-ship South African liner fleet boosted by increase in refrigerated capacity.
  • Bishop backs under-fire Chalwa
    V.Ships CEO says he will do everything in his power to ensure unbiased justice for master indicted for his role in South Korean oil spill.
  • Novoship recommends offer
    Russian tanker owner's board tells minority shareholders to sell up to new partner Sovcomflot.
  • Quintana sale collapses
    Excel Maritime fails in its bid for control of the Nasdaq-listed bulker owner.
  • Ramunia plays ball with MISC
    Malaysian shipping group completes "reverse take-over" of shipyard after sale to compatriot engineering firm.
  • Todd takes in Everett
    New York-listed shipyard agrees to take control of compatriot and slashes quarterly dividend to free up cash.
  • Europe follows Asia's lead
    Shipping shares show plenty of red ink across the continent as fears of a global slowdown continue.
  • Ship grounds off Italy
    Class inspectors expected to give the all-clear to chemical carrier which grounded in Ancona.
  • Heavyweight for Dockwise
    Wagenborg fleet chief Rob Strijland jumps ship to run Dutch owner Dockwise Transport.
  • Rescue act for KSEW
    Pakistan outlines revamp for Karachi shipyard as it seeks to bring in overseas orders.
  • Strike escalation threat
    Greek port workers plan to step up action to stop privatisation of state-controlled terminals.
  • Unicorn finds partner
    South African owner teams up with Calulo to expand domestic tanker and bunker operations.
  • Qatar Nav wins port deal
    Feedership player signs with Qatar Petroleum to provide workers and equipment for Umm Said.
  • Two injured in Philippines blast
    No leak reported from chemical tanker docked near site of explosion in Batangas.
  • STX in Vietnam venture
    South Korean shipbuilder will splash out $150m to build a new yard.
  • Asian markets plunge
    Shipping shares a sea of red as stock sell-off continues into second day over US recession worries.
  • Odfjell buys Odfjell
    Laurence Odfjell takes advantage of share price slump in Oslo to build up stock holding.
  • Trio to boost Asia-ME links
    Emirates Shipping, OOCL and TS Lines to launch new service linking China, India and Middle East.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • Maersk will seek fuel recovery from all customers
  • FEFC lines lifting United Kingdom congestion charge
  • Zim ending transatlantic service to join one from Grand Alliance
  • Emirates joins service between West Med/Middle East/Indian sub
  • Vietnam government wants crackdown on container pilferage
  • SeaFreight will increase bunker surcharge
  • Evergreen says ship did not run aground in Savannah
  • Lufthansa Cargo to use sister company's IT platform
  • Fed makes major rate cut
  • Schwab continues to press for Colombia FTA
  • Korea Express subject of Kumho-Asiana bid
  • DP World throughput up 18% in 2007

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • Rem Offshore in asset play ' Siem buys PSV
    Rem Offshore, which just placed on of its newbuildings on six-year time charter to Cisca of Mexico from delivery by Kleven Yard in April, has sold another of its newbuildings and netted NOK 36.0 million profit on the ...
  • Russian product tanker collide with FSO
    The Russian, Lukoil-owned product tanker Usinsk, 20,000 DWT, built 2002, was late last week involved in a collision with Russian floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel Belokamenka in the Kolskiy Bay off Murmansk. The FSO suffered a three metres ...
  • Erika master awarded damages
    The Indian master of the tanker Erika, Karun Mathur who was jailed after the sinking of the vessel and who didn't participate in the trial in Paris, has been awarded damages by the court. The defence had claimed EUR 50,000 ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 22, 2008
  • SEACARD gets nod with government award
    Recognition for exemplary innovation as online system receiving prestigious Packard honour.
  • Chairman of IBIA task force has resigned
    IBIA officials say task force reform-proposals will be up for consideration in February.
  • Bunkering JV formed in South Africa
    Company to own and operate 'sophisticated bunker barges' in South African ports.
  • Bunker Holdings adds to Ukraine supply network
    MGO offered at Black Sea - Danube meeting point, lubes to follow.
  • Bunker prices plummet as crude oil dips
    380 cst material down by more than $20 pmt in key Asian markets, European markets open with fresh falls.
  • Rotterdam market falls further
  • Showa Shell cuts bunker volume
    Japan's oil refiner to reduce bunker supply by 25% from February.
  • Ceypetco buys gasoil parcel
  • Five charged over South Korea's worst spill
    Captains of tanker, barge and tugboats involved in the Hebei Spirit spill face prosecution.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
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
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
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
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
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
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
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
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%)
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.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
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
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
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
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
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
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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
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
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
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
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
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%
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
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
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
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
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)
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
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
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
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%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
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
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
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
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
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
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
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
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
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
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
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
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
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
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
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%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
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
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%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
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
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
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
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
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
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
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
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.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
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.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
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DATABASE
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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
"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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
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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