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June 4, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Commodity shipping rates may stay high on demand from China
    Shipping costs for bulk commodities such as coal and iron ore will stay high in the next few months because of record purchases by China, before flattening by the end of the year as new vessels are delivered, a shipbroker said.
  • Shipping groups fight Norway over taxes
    Norway's government met two shipping companies in court yesterday to defend its tonnage tax that imposes a big tax bill on the industry at a time when the global downturn is hammering profits.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL, Evergreen tie-up on Asia-Europe, Asia-America
  • Maersk upgrades coverage for Mideast-India-USEC
  • Hamburg Sud names last of its 10 Monte class ships in Hong Kong
  • Jiangyin port launches service to Taiwan
  • Schenker China opens Wuhan branch to serve local industry
  • CEO McHugh leaves DHL Express Asia Pacific in shake up
  • US freight up 4pc, year-on-year loss narrows: Cass index
  • Return of the privateer? MISC refits box ship as armed escort
  • MSC Augusta calls at Manila-operated TICT in Syria
  • Ports of Auckland see larger ships, but Maersk man doubtful
  • African container ports thrive despite global downturn
  • Korean Air adds Xian and Mudanjiang to China service
  • China Southern resumes Urumchi, Kashi, Islamabad route
  • Qantas Freight turns to Vietnam as traditional demand dries up
  • Continental's operational results slide in May

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CSAV Norasia deploys bigger ships on 'Super Galex' service
  • ICS, Madras Branch, starts 2010 exam registration
  • GPPL impresses Jaipur ex-im trade with power-point presentation on Port Pipavav
  • Chennai Port adopts 'integrity pact'
  • Petroleum coke unloading record set at Vizag Port
  • Core sector's April feat flashes hopes of economic recovery
  • IMC wants chambers excluded from purview of Finance Act amendment
  • 8 SEZ proposals get formal approval
  • Maran sees promising future for textile industry
  • Rozwadowski named new ICC Secy-Gen.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 2, 2009
  • Evergreen and China Shipping to cooperate on Asia-Europe, Asia-USA routes
    Evergreen Line and China Shipping Container Lines have agreed to cooperate on their Asia-Europe, Asia-Mexico-US East Coast and Asia-US West Coast services from June 2009. The joint...
  • Delmas launches ro-ro line calling at Spinelli's Genoa Port Terminal
    Delmas, a specialist in the Africa trade, has started a new ro-ro service between the West Mediterranean and West Africa. Two vessels offer departures on a fortnight...
  • K Line establishes own agency in Brazil
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has established its own shipping agency in Brazil, K-Line Roro & Bulk Agencia Maritima, for car carrier and bulk shipping operations (both dry and li...
  • Gulftainer named Port Authority and Terminal Operator of the Year
    Gulftainer, a leading regional port management and logistics firm, was named Port Authority and Terminal Operator of the Year at the third annual Supply Chain and Transport Aw...
  • RJ opens direct service to Benghazi
    Royal Jordanian (RJ) started a direct twice-weekly service (on Mondays and Fridays) between Amman (Jordan) and Benghazi (Libya) on 1 June. It thus put the destination bac...
  • Malaysia Airlines ordered to pay EUR 6.9 million
    A European arbitration tribunal has ordered Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Malaysia's national carrier, to pay Advanced Cargo Logistic GmbH (ACL) EUR 6.9 million for breach of a cargo ha...
  • Singapore Airlines deploys Airbus A330 to Nagoya
    Singapore Airlines commenced daily Airbus A330-300 services between Singapore and Nagoya (Japan) on 1 June. The link replaces the airline's five times weekly Boeing B777 opera...
  • Airports for sale in Europe?
    Infratil, a New Zealand-based infrastructure investment company, has hinted at the possibility of offloading its European airport assets after posting an after-tax loss o...
  • Airbus is 40 years old
    Airbus has celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Franco-German agreement to launch the A300. The French minister of transport Jean Chamant and the German minister of economic affa...
  • New Dakar-based airline to rise from ashes
    On 29 May, the Moroccan carrier Royal Air Maroc and the Senegalese government signed an agreement to establish a new airline in Dakar (Senegal) on 29 May, according to th...
  • Vopak constructs new storage terminal
    Koninklijke Vopak NV (Royal Vopak) has taken the final investment decision to build and operate a new storage terminal for oil products in the port of Amsterdam (Netherlands). The ...
  • Logwin opens new location in eastern China
    The Grevenmacher (Luxembourg)-based logistics enterprise Logwin strengthened its position in the Chinese market by opening an additional branch office, in Zhangjiagang, a...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Maersk Alabama missing cash probe
  • Chemoil claims Gulf of Mexico "success"
  • London Club makes US$34.6m surplus
  • Evergreen and China Shipping in joint services agreement

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Longview Port Commission Oks new grain terminal lease
  • Evergreen joins CSCL in service cooperation
  • Panama Canal Authority teaming with Maryland Port group
  • New shipbuilding report inked by Lloyds Register - Fairlplay
  • Trucking association calls for safety award nominations

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • BIMCO ready with emissions proposal
    BIMCO poised to firm up its stance on reducing emissions from shipping after decision at general meeting in Athens.
  • UK shipping sector vents anger over pollution slurs
  • Amlin snaps up Fortis for $496m
    LLOYD'S insurance heavyweight buys Fortis Corporate Insurance in biggest marine insurance-related deal of the year.
  • Shipowners hopeful of light dues breakthrough
    UK shipping minister signals progress had been made on a more equitable division of the costs.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • NASSCO newbuildings on brink
    PRIVATE equity firm Blackstone has warned that the US-flag MR product tanker newbuilding order at NASSCO could go into default as soon as August
  • Dozens of KG placings cancelled
    DWINDLING returns in container and bulker operations are thwarting many equity placings in the German KG market
  • Fleet Management fights back
    FLEET Management, which operated the Cosco Busan during the November 2007 spill in San Francisco Bay, faces serious financial risk after conceding guilt in two misdemeanours
  • Hamburg shipping trust launched
    HAMBURG shipping and trading group Komrowski is seeking a listing of its blind-pool investment vehicle Vilmaris on the Hamburg Stock Exchange by the end of this month
  • Nordea shuffles its deck
    NORDEA has announced a shuffle, including appointment of Hans Jacobson as the new head of banking in Sweden
  • Euro/Asia box rate 'disaster' seen
    A LEADING shipping analyst told Fairplay today that a 56% fall in Asia/Europe container freight rates for the second month of 2009 was "disastrous and devastating"
  • GL in further takeover
    GERMAN class society Germanischer Lloyd is gearing up for another takeover

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • APL Launches Direct Vietnam-U.S. Service
  • Pilots Reject Southwest Contract
  • CMA CGM Hikes Asia-Europe Rates
  • Agricultural Carriers Dispute HOS Study
  • Seaway Traffic Plunges
  • Israel Corp. Lends Zim $50M
  • Maersk Reflags Nine Ships in U.S.
  • Hub Group Shift Targets UP-NS Networks
  • Durable Goods Shipments Revised Downward
  • Fitch Downgrades CMA CGM Debt
  • Highway Fund is $7 Billion Short
  • Chamber Backs Taiwan-China Trade Pact
  • Cosco Busan Operator Seeks to Avoid Fines
  • Hub Group to Shift from BNSF to UP
  • Private Equity Firm Bids for Royal Mail Stake
  • "Worst Economy in a Generation," Says Economist

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Rays of hope from China's PMI
  • Panama Canal and Maryland sign MOU
  • Hamburg Sud's 'Monte' jigsaw complete
  • Fuel recovery surcharges on the way back
  • Transfennica adds third vessel to Bilbao run

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • DryShips cancels
    Capesize bulker with a contract price of $114m is cancelled after $42.8m payment.
  • Amlin grabs FCI
    Charles Philipps-led insurance and reinsurance group snaps up Fortis Corporate Insurance for EUR 350m.
  • JS Mattu escapes
    Spanish airplane prevents pirate hijacking on a general cargoship, and UK warship disarms the suspects.
  • Green Economou
    Greek shipowner and broker Banchero and Costa invest in a $300m fund to buy bulkers for green scrapping.
  • Yard man on 447
    Atlantico Sul executive and Croatian seafarer named among passengers presumed lost, as vessels diverted to search for Flight 447 are identified.
  • CGG seeks more
    Seismic vessel owner CGGVeritas prices notes worth $350m, $50m more than previously sought.
  • Exxon hits whale
    Authorities say a SeaRiver Maritime tanker hit an endangered humpback whale found dead in Valdez.
  • Asphalt spilt
    Coast Guard responds after Greek asphalt carrier suffers spill at Sprague Energy terminal in Maine.
  • Pair picked out
    Joseph Compofelice and Age Korsvold both singled out for personal treatment in latest mud slinging between Trico and Kistefos.
  • NSCSA to bulk up
    Saudi national carrier to enter dry-bulk owning or chartering market through joint venture with compatriot.
  • Winds of change
    Bard Engineering takes PSV from Sartor in $6.5m deal, with new identity also on the cards for the erstwhile Ocean Scotsman.
  • Return to Rieber
    Sven Rong-led shipowner takes Geo Atlantic back in $58m switch which will cost PGS up to $50m this quarter.
  • Genco boosted
    Analysts hike Genco Shipping & Trading's price target after latest charter deals.
  • PSV deal off
    TMM and India's Sical Logistics pull plug on $27m Sical Torino sale, TradeWinds understands.
  • Mixed for Tallink
    Third quarter passenger figures boost Estonian ferry owner, but freight business declines.
  • Bharati goes low
    Indian shipyard offering to buy 20% of shipowner Great Offshore for 5% below Tuesday's closing price.
  • Lost at sea
    Filipino seafarer Arden Jugueta named as victim of Air France flight 447.
  • Safety first
    Turkey issues new training rules to stop death toll at Istanbul's Tuzla shipyard complex.
  • Sevan shores up
    Jan Erik Tveteraas-led offshore player says $175m private placement has removed financial uncertainty which has hung over the company.
  • Lookouts lashed
    Australian report finds watch keepers on German boxship and fishing vessel at fault for 2008 smash.
  • Paris offloads
    Paris Dragnis-led Goldenport Holdings is selling its only panamax bulker and expects to book a profit.
  • Tax tussle
    Norwegian owners' court battle over back-taxes bill begins on Wednesday.
  • Ferry fall-out
    Australian shipyard Austal and US maritime administration facing losses from Hawaii Superferry bankruptcy.
  • Double trouble
    Russian tanker grounds in Caspian, while cargoship suffers engine room fire in Lake Onega.
  • Precious sells
    Thai owner once again sheds an elderly bulker with mystery Greek paying $4.2m for 1984-built handysize.
  • Puff grand-daddy
    An 81-year-old tug boat captain faces long jail term after smuggling '36m worth of cannabis into the UK in ballast tanks.
  • Hellenic fixes
    London-listed Greek shipowner ties up ship that was previously chartered to Samsun Logix.
  • Going steady
    Genco converts panamax bulker charter from spot to fixed rate, expanding fleet's time charter coverage.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Zim, former partner in slot charter dispute
  • CKYH doubles up on Asia/Europe string
  • Hamburg Süd receives vessel, 3 more to come
  • UPS buys company in Slovenia
  • Mexican truckers seek $6 billion from U.S.
  • Pacer names Chantland director
  • U.S. ' Mexico Relations
  • U.S. affirms commitment to Mexico trade
  • FMC reviews 24 OTI license applications
  • Riverside sues Long Beach over rail traffic
  • Suez transits, revenue drops
  • Oakland to reconsider truck plan June 16

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Transatlantic stops sale of Atlantic division
    Swedish owner Transatlantic has decided to stop the sale of its Atlantic division. According to Transatlantic's president Anders K'llstr'm the decision has been taken to create stability for its customers
  • Bermuda to the top of Paris MOU quality list
    The port state organisation Paris MOU has published its annually revised list of flag state inspection performance. The list is based on issued detentions in relation to the number of
  • DNV best in class
    In addition to the ranking of flag states, the port state organisation Paris MOU also lists classification societies according to their port state inspection results. This year's list covers 27

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Bunker prices still rising
    But crude oil prices weaken for second day.
  • Crude oil falls on US inventory build
    NYMEX crude slipping by over $2 after release of DOE report.
  • Credit terms have been 'halved'
    'Sellers need to run frequent credit checks on their buyers to reduce risks,' says IBIA chairman.
  • Russian oil firm eyeing Italian market
    Operations to be based around refinery and terminal facilities near Augusta.
  • Ferry plans back on track
    Plans had been postponed against background of record high bunker prices.
  • Singapore bunker prices hold steady
    Bunker prices continue to climb in most Asian ports.
  • Shell CEO: Energy demand to double by 2050
    'Too little investment' will trigger a new price spike, says Van der Veer.
  • ClassNK raises 'environmental standards' for ships
    Revises its set of evaluation criteria for ships to meet 'environmentally friendly' standard.
  • Trafigura unit to double oil storage capacity
    $400 million to be spent on more storage in Africa, Malaysia, Central America and the Middle East.

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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
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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