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March 31, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maritime show eyes bigger event in 2010
    The Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2008 show closed on Friday on a high note with a large deal signed by marine engine specialist Cinta Asia Singapore and 80 per cent of this year's exhibitors rebooking space for the next show in 2010.
  • A centre for seamen at Pasir Panjang
    Shorter ship stays because of higher port productivity and restricted port access due to security concerns have made life for ships' crews increasingly difficult.
  • MPA extends waiver for new double-hulled bunker tankers
    The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) will extend its port dues waiver for new double-hulled bunker tankers operating within Singapore waters from tomorrow.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL launches Fuzhou-Zhangzhou-Yingkou short-sea service
  • APM Terminals, Port of Rotterdam join on R&D with global impact
  • Indian container exports to US drop 6pc in 2007
  • Maersk appoints managers for NZ, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
  • Vietnam launches its largest box ship ever - 700 TEU
  • Dragonair launch of Bangalore service is delayed
  • Lufthansa Cargo granted overflight rights, after moving hub to Siberia
  • Aeroflot 'sues' ministry blocking its planned MD-11 freighter deployment
  • WICE is re-branded A-Sonic Air Freight/Marine (HK)
  • TIACA's Hall of Fame to honour Kuehne + Nagel head and Evergreen aviation founder

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Gujarat pinpoints 6 locations for Central shipyard project
  • ICS hosting major maritime meet on April 15
  • New Zealand may join hands with India on comprehensive farm deal
  • Currency swap deal with Japan okayed
  • Trade with Brazil targeted at $ 10 bn in 3 years
  • Soya oil to meet part of needs
  • 48-HR LOGISTICS FEAT!
  • Port of Hamburg to take part in Moscow fair in April
  • A Queen in God's Own Country!
  • Foundation stone laid for CWCL's Chennai wholesale market yard project
  • IAL Group to use 4S eTrans software
  • Linde Material Handling to enhance product development & production facilities
  • DEPB for another year
  • Steel gCabinet clears farmers' debt waiver fundiants agree to freeze exports
  • Cabinet clears farmers' debt waiver fund
  • Modified CECA list with Singapore gets Cabinet nod
  • Preeti Sheth stays at AIEC helm

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Port of Hamburg Marketing appoints new board member
  • Munich airport: Thomas Weyer to succeed Peter Trautmann
  • Maersk/Hamburg Süd cease slot charter agreement
  • Cargolux to start Miami, Houston flights
  • Ukraine initiates new transport corridor
  • Agility acquires stake in USA-based Industriaplex Inc

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • IMEC to focus on training
  • IBIA to establish professional bunkering qualifications
  • Murmansk Shipping quits Varandey
  • Busan signs with Dalian

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Bourbon Dolphin commission reports findings

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Low bidder named for new Washington ferry
  • Coast Guard Sector Portland holding command change ceremony
  • US rail freight traffic slides during week
  • New expressway open at Sea-Tac Airport
  • NYK plans to open warehouse in Moscow

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Dolphin inquiry blames design and safety flaws
    FAILURE to properly apply safety procedures and a design weakness were major contributory causes of Bourbon vessel sinking.
  • ...but decides not to act on structural changes
  • Tsao's IMC adds new yards in China
    THE Tsao family's business is expanding its shipyard business in China with two new yards.
  • Fincantieri announces earnings of €45m
    DOWN slightly on the €52.4m posted in 2006 but a solid result as the dollar plunges on the foreign exchange markets.
  • Is modern animal transportation cruel?
    "THE trade is not cruel and industry condemns any cruelty, without reservation," insists Lisa Schoppa, president-elect of the Animal Transportation Association.
  • Follow Ofer's example
    FOREIGN shipowners in the UK have taken a bit of beating recently, so it is refreshing that Sammy Ofer's offer is being so warmly received.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Are security alert systems any use?
    A maritime security expert wants the IMO to re-consider the SOLAS-mandated Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS)
  • Pullmantur cruise ship still aground
    EFFORTS to refloat the cruise ship Sky Wonder are continuing at Kusadasi in Turkey
  • Bullish BV hungry for more growth
    BUREAU Veritas, the French classification society, is promising further growth both organically and through acquisitions this year after a strong performance in 2007
  • Minister confirms cruise yard talks
    A FINNISH government minister has confirmed that talks have been held between European countries regarding the future of cruise ship building
  • Who is the man from Vyborg?
    INDUSTRY observers are puzzled by the mysterious figure who has emerged behind a $269M investment plan for a container terminal and port development in the Gulf of Finland
  • ITF to back distillate fuel at MEPC
    THE ITF is to support distillate marine diesel fuels as the best way to greener shipping
  • Russian/Aker investment puzzle
  • Cruising seals passport relief
  • Govt connections good for shipowners
  • Austal hit by discrimination suit
  • More bureaucracy to stop SF oil spills
  • Singapore extends double-hull waiver
  • Asian lines averse to M&A
  • Former minister supportive, MASA asserts
  • Crew shortage fuelling P&I claims

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • World Shipping Council criticizes U.S. plan for box tax to pay for highways
    WSC President Koch says international freight would bear unfair burden for upkeep and expansion of highway system.
  • FMC request could delay LA-Long Beach trucks plan
  • Oakland exports up 29%
  • Steel to lead Port of New Orleans revenue lower
  • Jaxport,Hanjin sign agreement for terminal
  • TOTE parent bid for Aloha Airlines cargo unit
  • Kuehne & Nagel Canada appoints Levin as president
  • Japan signs ASEAN pact
  • Union Pacific transfers BulkTainer business to ChemLogix
  • Econocaribe adds direct Miami LCL service to Asia
  • National Air Cargo pleads guilty in overbilling case

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • After Bear Stearns, is ship financing about to be crunched?
    The spectacular overnight collapse of one of Wall Street's most famous investment banks, Bear Stearns, has once again highlighted the great dangers of the sub-prime credit crunch Tsunami that has the potential to engulf all in its path, not least the ship building industry.
  • Maverick Dafni quits CNC
  • WTSA to roll out fuel surcharge increases
  • Hong Kong depot dispute over 'illegal' fees
  • Jeddah's box capacity to hit seven million TEU
  • Botany report backs unpopular congestion remedy

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Waikiki for sale
    Brokers circulate DryShips' 13-year-old panamax bulk carrier in the hunt for a potential buyer.
  • Thai player buys resales
    Regional Container Lines is said to have picked up a pair of 2,750-teu units on order at Stocznia Gdynia.
  • Indians reel in a Titan
    Unnamed buyers shell out $67m for an 11-year-old panamax bulker.
  • Capesize order at Subic Bay
    Hanjin Heavy Industries' Philippines yard scores an order for a 175,000-dwt bulker duo from an unknown owner.
  • Euronav sells VLCC
    Brokers say the Belgian owner has scored a $124m price tag from Greek buyers.
  • Third Neftegaz body recovered
    Divers find another seafarer dead in the sinking of the Neftegaz 67 in Hong Kong.
  • Weaver's Cove offshore?
    Company officials are considering changes to a US LNG terminal proposal that would move a berth offshore after friction from the Coast Guard.
  • Teekay Tankers buys two
    Spin-off Teekay Tankers to buy two suezmaxes from the Vancouver-based parent.
  • Fincantieri slips on dollar
    State-owned shipyard group posts EUR 45m in profits as record orders boosts make up for weak currencies.
  • Conversion concern
    Seaworthiness of tanker to heavy lift switch set to feature in Felixstowe crane damage claim.
  • Bourbon under fire
    Multiple failures contributed to loss of support vessel with eight deaths.
  • 'Good relations' nets RBD trio
    Rizzo-Bottiglieri-De Carlini Armatori grabs early delivery slots for three more capesizes at two Chinese yards.
  • Varouxakis rosy on credit
    FreeSeas chief says current credit conditions may offer advantages as it files share issue to "be prepared to strike quickly."
  • Piraeus banks double
    Profits soared at Greece's biggest port in 2007, ahead of controversial privatisation.
  • Entente for Georgia, Russia
    Passenger shipping to resume in Black Sea following 2006 falling out over 'spies'.
  • FreeSeas almost breaks even
    Financial expenses wipe out gain from huge revenue increases as Ion Varouxakis-led owner just about remains in the red.
  • Ezra ties up charters
    Singapore offshore vessel player wins employment for seven of its vessels in deals worth $77.6m
  • Premuda on the up
    Italian owner, which recently took a pair of handysize resales in Vietnam, sees profit soar over a third.
  • Austal faces race case
    Black workers at Australian shipbuilder's US yard take discrimination claim to court.
  • Singapore backs double-hulls
    MPA to continue to offer financial incentives for switching from single-hulled bunker tankers

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Koch: Container industry not big enough to fund highways
  • Study: Ship security system has "grave shortcomings"
  • ABS offers new parametric roll notation
  • WWL adds PCTCs to North America/South America service
  • New Maersk head for New Zealand
  • ADM sues "big 5" railroads, alleges fuel surcharge collusion
  • Scandinavian rail joint venture set to start operations
  • UPS deploys "green" trucks
  • No fooling: Truckers warn of April 1 shutdown
  • TT Club reports "satisfactory" 2007 in softer insurance market
  • DHS finalizes rule on travel documents
  • GAC acquires British firm to boost North Sea interests
  • ProLogis building third distribution center in Tianjin
  • Army names transportation officers
  • CEVA Logistics appoints directors
  • Company rolls out port, airport "finder"
  • Schneider to sponsor logistics scholarships in China
  • UTi beats expectations, but profits down over last year
  • Hutchison chairman says new terminal in Hong Kong not needed
  • Korean shipyard for sale

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • Nordic Tanker chairman leaves after weak result
    Along with the presentation of the Nordic Tanker A/S account for 2007 it was also announced that the chairman of the board of directors, Mogens Buschard, will leave the company immediately and his duties will be take over the ...
  • Norden in two new pool arrangements
    D/S Norden and its long time partner Interorient Navigation Company, Limassol, have set up two new pool-arrangements, the Norient Handysize pool and Norient Post-Panamax pool. The handysize pool will commence operations in 2009 and is expected to ...
  • MSC Veronique in Klaipeda
    The largest container vessel, so far, called the Port of Klaipeda yesterday. The MSC Veronique has a length of 222 m, a beam of 32 m and a draft of 11.5 m. The port operator Klaipedos Smelte discharges and ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 28, 2008
  • New trader for Dan-Bunkering's Copenhagen team
  • Shell exits French bunker market
    SMP stops delivering bunkers in French ports, but marine lubricant sales to continue.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • MPA hits single hull-operators
    Incentives to deploy double-hull bunker tankers extended to 2011.
  • Rotterdam market stable
  • Supplier says SECAs are not properly enforced
    Petrobras says, without enforcement, Sulphur Emission Control Areas are 'useless'.
  • Aramco sells bunker parcel
    The 380-cst cargo is due for early-April loading.
  • Oil at $100 is 'cheap'
    No substitute for oil means no escaping from increasing oil prices, an investment bank chairman says.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
ASSOCIATIONS
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
PORTS
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
SHIPPING
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
PORTS
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
SHIPYARDS
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
TRADE
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
PORTS
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
PORTS
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
SHIPPING
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
SHIPPING
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
PORTS
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
SHIPPING
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
PORTS
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
SHIPPING
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
PORTS
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
SHIPPING
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
PORTS
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
SHIPPING
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
LOGISTICS
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
SHIPPING
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
SHIPPING
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
PORTS
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
PORTS
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
LOGISTICS
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
CRUISES
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
PORTS
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
SHIPPING
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
INFRASTRUCTURE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
PORTS
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
CUSTOMS
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
SHIPPING
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
PORTS
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
LOGISTICS
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
YACHTING
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
SHIPPING
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
PORTS
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
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COMPANIES
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
NEWS
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
SHIPYARDS
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
MARITIME SERVICES
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
PORTS
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
INDUSTRY
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
LOGISTICS
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
PORTS
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
PORTS
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
PORTS
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
PORTS
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
AVIATION
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
PORTS
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
PORTS
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
PORTS
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
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