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July 1, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Arab anti-piracy force proposed
    Arab states of the Gulf and Red Sea said on Monday that they are planning a joint anti-piracy force, insisting defence of the crucial Red Sea waterway was the 'primary responsibility' of littoral states.
Strait Talk
  • Bad times call for better ship safety checks
    THE International Maritime Organization (IMO) has once again urged carriers not to compromise on ship safety as a way to deal with the current downturn.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Arab anti-piracy force proposed
    Arab states of the Gulf and Red Sea said on Monday that they are planning a joint anti-piracy force, insisting defence of the crucial Red Sea waterway was the 'primary responsibility' of littoral states.
Strait Talk
  • Bad times call for better ship safety checks
    THE International Maritime Organization (IMO) has once again urged carriers not to compromise on ship safety as a way to deal with the current downturn.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen combines Far East South Africa and South American services
  • Ax-wielding masked militants invade Marseilles port chief's office
  • Kazahkstan's STL makes Hong Kong and Riga connected hubs
  • ILWU wildcat in Seattle starts to back radio operator strike
  • Wilhelmsen Ship Management selects DB Schenker
  • TNT's subsidiary opens largest road hub in central China
  • Charleston to receive US$12 million for dredging, maintenance
  • China Postal Airlines launches all-cargo service at Jinan
  • Congresswoman demands TSA ensure mandated levels of LAX cargo screening
  • Qantas chooses Aero Cargo to extend market share in France

Exim Indiaweb site
  • South-East CEO Conclave & Awards 2009 event to be hosted in Chennai
  • LIC hikes stake in Bharati Shipyard to 9.66 pc
  • Home come the sailors after 500 days in Korean custody
  • OOCL wins Best Liner Owner/Operator Award at Seatrade Asia function
  • Piracy occupies top place in agenda of Middle East Workboats conference
  • 60 pc of 3PLs at Atlanta convention say business is better
  • Baltic Dry Index posts steepest fall since April
  • Pigs & pork import curbs upset US & EU
  • Onion MEP unchanged for July
  • India's share 1pc, China's 10 pc of world market
  • Wärtsilä India to operate & maintain dry dock facility at Paradip Port
  • Mundra Port's latest facility for car carriers installed by Lift & Shift India with precision
  • Ban on Chinese goods impacting air cargo traffic
  • Handicrafts sector seeks legitimate benefits in separate stimulus package
  • Two Ministries at odds on grain exports
  • Finance Panel chief wants Rlys, construction & housing brought under GST regime
  • DEA bats for service tax & VAT exemption
  • IMC approves of Nilekani's induction in govt
  • Montek to address investors today
  • Interactive meeting with DGFT R. S. Gujral tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 29, 2009
  • Port of Marseille's head office under attack
    Yesterday morning (29 June), more than 40 men, a large number of whom were masked and carrying iron bars or axes, attacked the offices of Marseille's port authority. The port's dir...
  • Rhenus building logistics centre for John Deere
    Rhenus AG, one of Europe's leading service providers, is having a new logistics centre built in Mannheim (Germany). It is destined for the use of John Deere (JD), the world's large...
  • SDV International Logistics creates SDV Pakistan
    SDV International Logistics has teamed up with the Worldwide Logistics Ltd Group, which is involved in various transport-related activities (air freight, airline representatio...
  • New standard for damage incurred to vehicles during transportation
    AIAG and ECG (European Car Transport Interest Group) recently rolled out a new global standard to report damage incurred to vehicles during the transportation process. Collabo...
  • Correction
    The French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle is to sell its 15.1% stake in Novatrans, not Novotrans, as was mistakenly reported here yesterday.
  • Ashland Inc agrees to sell its marine services business
    Ashland Inc has signed a definitive agreement to sell its global marine services business, known for many years as Drew Marine, to J. F. Lehman & Co, in a transaction valued at app...
  • Northern expansion of port of Brake opens for business
    The "Medum", belonging to the Leer (Germany)-based shipping line Briese, recently called at the northern expansion of the port of Brake (Germany), marking the launch of o...
  • Qantas cancels Dreamliner order
    The Australian carrier Qantas has announced the cancellation of an order for 15 B787 planes. It is also delaying the delivery of another 15 until 2010-2013. Qantas initially p...
  • Ivo Romani is new financial director of Ceva Brasil
    Ceva Logistics has hired Ivo Romani as the new administrative and financial director of Ceva Brazil. Before his arrival, this position was held by John Durgan, who will n...
  • Slovak airline in trouble
    The Slovakian carrier SkyEurope Airlines has obtained the local equivalent of Chapter 11 protection and continues to fly. Listed on the Vienna stock exchange, the company...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 30, 2009
  • Shipping confidence steady, concern over newbuildings
  • 'Cosco Busan' fine limit turned down
  • Exxon will pay damages' interest
  • TOP pays off bareboat charters

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 30, 2009
  • Harvey Gulf plans $200 million fleet expansion

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 30, 2009
  • Cosco hits out at dominance of iron ore giants
    GLOBAL dominance of Vale, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto "could be very harmful to the industry".
  • China ore demand ties up one fifth of capesize fleet
  • Questions raised over sustainability of dry bulk rally
    FREIGHT rates recovery likened to "a condemned man on death row who has had a quite unexpected reprieve".
  • Belgium refuses request to arm Belgian ship
    COUNTRY turns down request from vessel transiting Gulf of Aden as it was sailing under foreign flag.


Fairplayweb site
JUNE 30, 2009
  • US energy groups to merge
    TEPPCO and Enterprise Product Partners have decided to merge, which would consolidate their significant US-based terminal, storage and tank-barge assets
  • Singapore takes over terminal
    SINGAPORE'S government has taken over development and ownership of the country's first LNG import terminal
  • Germany's BLG cuts staff hours
    GERMANY'S BLG Logistics will reportedly make further cuts to staff hours at ro-ro terminals due to a drop in shipments
  • Top axes 4 bareboat charters
    TOP SHIPS has terminated its four remaining bareboat charters and will pay a termination fee of $11.75M
  • Top faces 'going concern' issue
    THE ANNUAL filing from Top Ships includes new disclosures on lender pressures and questions on whether the company can maintain 'going concern' status
  • Poland, Qatar sign LNG deal
    POLAND and Qatar have signed a contract for the delivery of LNG to the new terminal in the northwest Polish port of Swinoujscie
  • Liberian vessels face stricter law
    A CHANGE in Liberian law, which it adopted to instil confidence in lenders and investors, makes it easier for ships to be arrested

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 30, 2009
  • Two Bidders to Seek Partnership at Port of Baltimore
  • Logistics Scam Lands Man in Slammer
  • Port of LA on Track to Deepen Channel
  • Appeals Court Clears Way for Cosco Busan Trial
  • Lawmaker Urges Heavy Users to Pay for Infrastructure
  • Moody's Downgrades U.S. Ports
  • Danaos Takes Delivery of 41st Containership
  • DHL to Add 10 Hubs in China
  • UPS Extends Logistics Contract with Ford
  • Intermarine Delivers Wind Blades
  • Port Nehru to Order Cranes
  • Consumer Confidence Weakens in June
  • Aries Maritime Completes Sale of Container Vessel
  • European Shippers Adamant Against Rotterdam Rules
  • KCS Greens Up More Locomotives
  • Train Derails in Italy, Kills 14
  • Owners Scrap 94 Ships in First Half
  • Diesel Drops Back to $2.608

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 30, 2009
  • ATA truck index up in May
  • Altamira TP takes delivery of new cranes
  • Rotterdam Rules: ESC still not convinced
  • Violence erupts in Marseilles port reform dispute
  • DAL includes Marseilles in South Africa run

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 30, 2009
  • Power of three
    Analyst lifts OceanFreight's profit estimates after owner buys a capesize and says it has the ability to buy three more.
  • Siem gets busy
    Norwegian shipowner unveils NOK 1bn private placement as it snares former Solstad AHTS hull.
  • Globus sells
    George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner books $4.2m loss from the sale of the handymax Gulf Globe.
  • Barger rating hit
    Morgan Keegan downgrades American Commercial Lines to 'market perform' as barge market weakens.
  • Down but not out
    Hamburg shipbrokers mull panamax containership index to augment struggling ConTex.
  • SKS Trinity saves
    OBO plucks 10 refugees out of the waters off Spain, although one does not survive.
  • $21m for Keppel
    Singapore-based shipyard group Keppel Marine & Offshore to upgrade and repair three semi-submersible rigs.
  • Cido sells four
    South Korean owner offloads four boxships, including two unemployed vessels, in $80m deal, brokers say
  • K-Line pair sold
    Cyprus Maritime of Greece picks up two boxships from Japanese giant in $15m swoop, brokers say.
  • DP World cut
    Port giant one of three government-owned businesses to have rating sliced by Standard & Poor's.
  • Seismic failure
    Scan Geophysical pushed to bankruptcy by newbuilding delays and slumping market.
  • Bye bye BW
    Singapore-owned BW Gas leaving Oslo exchange on Tuesday as Sohmen-Pao family takes it private.
  • Mission switch
    Italian vessel fighting pirates off Somalia diverted to scene of Yemeni air crash off Comoros.
  • Thai team
    Raymond Goh's Swiber links up with CUEL in Bangkok-based shipowning joint venture.
  • No excuses
    Green shipping group EGCSA urges no delays to new cleaner bunker regulations.
  • Near misses
    Canadian government reports five close shaves for BC Ferries ships last year.
  • Big deficit
    Vietnam's Shinpetrol expecting sizeable loss in first half after merger with sister state-owned firms.
  • Tankers top
    Buyers in Bangladesh and India willing to pay $300 per ldt for the right demolition tonnage.
  • Confidence boost
    Shipping Industry in more upbeat mood this quarter, but still less than half are banking on a rise in dry-cargo rates this year, survey says.
  • TOP terminates
    Evangelos Pistiolis-led tanker and bulker owner has handed back four handymax tankers.
  • First gear
    Japanese giant MOL gets toehold in Indian car export market with Nissan deal.
  • Chennai: 'Yes'
    Indian port to allow controversial Sri Lanka aid ship to discharge cargo destined for Tamils.
  • Workers walk
    More than 600 staff at Bulgaria's Rousse Shipyard strike over unpaid wages.
  • Kite rescue
    Crew member airlifted to hospital by USCG from Eagle Bulk ship in Gulf of Mexico.
  • Interesting
    ExxonMobil to pay interest of $470m on $507.5m fine for Exxon Valdez oil spill.
  • Ports lowered
    Moody's has changed its outlook for US ports to 'negative' due to the global economic slowdown.
  • LD dumps Dieppe
    French ferry line scraps new run from Dover due to lack of demand.
  • Laker grounds
    No damage reported as John D Leitch gets stuck in Welland Canal after thruster fails.
  • Aries offloads
    US-listed shipowner Aries Maritime Transport has disposed of its containership Ocean Hope.
  • Rowan resumes
    US drilling company resumes work on rig newbuilding that was suspended due two credit woes.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2009
  • '09 scrapped capacity nears 185,000 TEUs
  • Piracy will increase costs, insurers say
  • Advisory firm starts maritime indices
  • DHL opens Shanghai hub
  • U.S. seeks to move Colombia trade relations forward
  • USDA weighs shipping changes for citrus canker areas
  • OfficeMax, FedEx team up on shipping service
  • Northwest ports raise tonnage, labor tariffs
  • Australian maritime official implicated in drug ring
  • Ga. ports re-elects Green chairman

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 30, 2009
  • Shipping confidence slightly up
    Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry have shown a slight improvement over the past three months ' up from 5.4 in the previous survey in February to 5.5
  • Scan Geophysical files for bankruptcy
    The Norwegian seismic company Scan Geophysical has filed for bankruptcy after its financial restructuring failed. The parties concerned negotiated for several weeks but the negotiations came to a deadlock as
  • Dof cancels ROV vessel
    The subsea service specialist Dof Subsea has cancelled one of three ROV vessels (Remote Operated Vehicle) under construction at Tebma Shipyard, India. The vessel's price tag is USD 45'50
  • Rolls-Royce invests in Odim
    Rolls-Royce has bought 33 per cent of the shares in the technology company Odim from Aker Solutions ASA for approximately NOK 700 million. The agreement is conditional on the
  • Sovcomflot and Shell in LNG alliance
    Shell and Russian Sovcomflot has signed a General Cooperation Agreement ' the two companies will cooperate in potential LNG shipping projects in Russia, including the Arctic region. The agreement includes, among
  • Oslo district court decides in favour of shipowners
    Last Friday, the district court in Oslo found that BW Gas and Farstad Shipping were right when they claimed that the transition rule in the new system of taxation for
  • New Coast Guard vessel to Göteborg on 7 July
    The Swedish Coast Guard's new combination vessel KBV1 Poseidon will call at Göteborg on 7 July. At present, the vessel is in Rotterdam for some supplementary work. The vessel was
  • Last unit in Karelia series launched
    On 26 June, Onega Shipbuilding Yard launched the last vessel in a series ordered by White Sea and Onega Shipping Company. The twelfth vessel in the Karelia series was named

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 30, 2009
  • Bunker prices rebound in Europe
    Crude oil showing losses on early trading.
  • Bunker player included in new maritime index
    Series of stock market maritime indices launched by US-based Capital Link.
  • Product change at Dammam
    Straight run fuel oil will be replaced by cracked fuel oil.
  • Coastal traffic 'should switch to LNG'
    European research institute says liquid natural gas is becoming a viable alternative to conventional bunker fuel.
  • EGCSA slams INTERTANKO's call for delay of EU sulphur caps
    Scrubber association says there are 'no excuses' for postponing EU's 2010 0.1% sulphur limit.
  • Terminal to be linked to new jetties
    Chemoil gives more details of its Fujairah storage joint venture.
  • Bunkers surge on crude oil gains
    Singapore, Hong Kong prices highest since mid-October.
  • Chemoil moves into Mumbai, Chennai
    Sees potential for India to sell about 23-24 million mt of bunkers per year by 2011-2012.
  • IEA forecasts lower oil demand growth
    Oil consumption will fall this year, the fastest decline since the early 1980s.
  • Sri Lanka bunker prices close gap with Singapore
    Sri Lankan supplier targets growth as bunker prices become more competitive.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
››› File
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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