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October 5, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index sees biggest weekly jump
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, had its biggest weekly jump in 11 weeks on surging rates for capesize-class vessels to haul coal and iron ore.

Sched Netweb site
  • CTSA increases currency surcharge 4pc from November 1
  • Yangshan port area phase 3 passes state inspection
  • Construction of China Post Xiamen operations centre starts
  • Backhaul container garbage market up despite UN difficulties
  • Maersk Israel deploys fast 900-TEUer in Port Said-Novorossiysk service
  • Experts differ on Panama expansion New Orleans, Gulf port impact
  • CN names upgraded US$100 million Memphis yard after retiring CEO
  • Global airline passenger capacity rises 1.4pc in September
  • British forwarder takes on Germany's big boys with 2-day service
  • Mercury, Red Orange tie up in war zone air logistics deal
  • Renewed calls for 'dugout' box terminal at Durban airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC hikes rates ex-India to Europe & Africa
  • Sebi set to clear decks for open bidding of Great Offshore
  • MOL launches month-long safety campaign
  • SCI freezes ship acquisition plans
  • Mixed response to EU's block exemption ruling
  • High domestic prices deter cotton exports
  • August exports drift less steep
  • Data points to positive growth ahead, feels Fieo chief
  • Synthetic textile export earnings up despite downturn-SRTEPC chief
  • SOPA hopes for better overseas demand for soyameal
  • FSC certification seen vital to boost export of wood-based items
  • Customs duty on edible oils likely
  • 40 pc rise in soya oil import flow
  • Port of Zeebrugge positions itself as strategic gateway to Europe
  • Helicopter City springing up near Vapi-Valsad
  • CONCOR hauls 1st full box rake by single exporter/CHA from ICD-Ankleshwar to JNP
  • Fieo organises interaction with top ECGC management
  • AEPC chief Rakesh Vaid takes over as GEA President
  • Conquest 2009 brings Ludhiana's potential as major cargo hub into sharp focus
  • Tenders invited for sale of dunpeas
  • Aggreko to meet temporary power demands of industry

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2009
  • Elaa welcomes new EU block exemption for consortia
    The European Commission has adopted a new block exemption regulation for liner shipping consortia. The regulation is important to the industry, according to the European Liner Affa...
  • Time for Middle Eastern shipowners to speak out on climate change
    A leading maritime industry expert has warned of mounting pressure on Middle Eastern shipowners to join the international climate change debate on mechanisms to curb carbon emissio...
  • Famous Pacific Shipping opens Central and Eastern Europe gateway in Odessa
    Famous Pacific Shipping, a rapidly-expanding Asian NVOCC and freight service provider, now offers weekly ocean freight consolidation services from Hong Kong to a key central Europe...
  • KLG Europe and Pekaes form Dutch-Polish partnership
    The Dutch logistics company KLG Europe and the Polish logistics group Pekaes began an exclusive collaboration for overland services between the Netherlands and Poland on 15 Se...
  • BLS Cargo feeling economic slump
    The challenging economic situation has affected the H1/2009 results of the Swiss freight railway BLS Cargo. There has been a massive, sustained drop in demand since autumn 2008. Th...
  • Gasunie and Vopak to investigate feasibility of a operating a carbon dioxide hub
    Gasunie, a Dutch gas infrastructure company, and Royal Vopak, a major provider of bulk liquid storage, have decided to jointly investigate the feasibility of developing a...
  • Magna selects Kuehne + Nagel to manage inbound logistics to Russia
    Magna Exteriors & Interiors, a leading full-service supplier of exterior vehicle appearance systems to the global automotive industry, is outsourcing the entire inbound logistics f...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • ICS "committed to developing industry consensus on CO2 MBIs"
  • Panama Canal cost reduction scheme continues
  • BBC's new Americas service
  • MOL safety campaign targets swine flu
  • New Ireland-Nigeria ro-ro service

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2009
  • Vale takes delivery of new tug

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • NYK agrees to new deal for Port of Tacoma calls
  • Holiday hits totals for US rail freight
  • Road repaving project to begin near Portland Airport
  • Cal. Maritime students earn Crowley scholarships
  • New parking rate scheme set for Sea-Tac Airport

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • Maersk abandons recovery hopes and looks to slash officer jobs
    Box giant seeks over 280 voluntary redundancies from UK and Denmark and refuses to rule out more could be on the way.
  • South Africa to bar Russian P&I Pool insured ships
    MARITIME authorities to prevent vessels from entering country's ports following Seli 1 grounding.
  • Germany approves Hapag-Lloyd aid
    STEERING group in charge of distributing money from the national bailout fund votes in favour of line's application for government guarantees.
  • Paribus Capital targets troubled KG funds
    NEW venture aims to invest in stricken closed-end shipping funds.


Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • Maersk axes UK officers
    MAERSK'S UK operation will cut 113 jobs in the light of vessel lay-ups, it told Fairplay today
  • EC grabs green Italian scheme
    THE EUROPEAN Commission could adopt an Italian subsidy programme that encourages sea-freight when it reviews its Marco Polo funding programme next year
  • Blast kills Brazilian yard worker
    AN EXPLOSION killed one man and seriously injured two more at a shipyard in Santos port complex, Brazil last night
  • US scanning row erupts
    A ROW has broken out between two industry specialists at a port security conference in Barcelona over whether boxes can be fully scanned for shielded radiation objects and explosives at US ports
  • Nod for Oz grain shipping
    Australia's three largest grain handlers have had their export accreditation renewed after satisfying terminal access competition concerns at the third attempt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • FRA Disburses Small Rail Grants
  • Heavy Truck Orders Jump in September
  • Senate Panel Moves Tariff Bill
  • CSX Links Buffalo, East Coast Ports
  • Toronto Pearson Cuts Fees
  • Europe Cargo Volume Bounces Back in September
  • Ohio River Lock Repair May Take Three Months
  • Factory Orders, Shipments Stall
  • Transport Jobs Fall in September
  • APHIS Delays Fee Hike
  • European Commision Objects to Air Merger
  • Echo Global Launches IPO
  • Video: The Weak Peak
  • Video: China's Changing Supply Chain
  • Connie Award Goes to McKenna, McEllrath
  • NYK Drops Exclusive Terminal Plan
  • Whale Blocks Newark Channel
  • California Clean-Trucks Program Builds on Ports' Plans
  • Sovcomflot Bribery Case Opens
  • German Lawmakers OK Hapag-Lloyd Loan Guarantees
  • Video: Wal-Mart's Supply Chain Strategy

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • Charter Party integrity must be maintained
    Box 21 of BIMCO's Standard Time Charter Party for Container Vessels (BOXTIME 2004) is normally the most discussed during fixture bargaining: it is the entry for the daily hire rate.
  • NYK's Kudo asks company for greater resolve
  • EC clarifies consortia rules
  • 'Global recession is over'
  • K+N's Ganse raises reefer concerns
  • NYK's new Tacoma terminal shelved

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • 'Nearly all' funded
    As Seaspan closes on second tranche of $200m cash infusion, Gerry Wang says the owner has almost all the cash and financing it needs for its orders.
  • China surprises
    Yards in the People's Republic prove the surprise package in the demo sector taking four ships.
  • Almost innocent!
    Where are the "mythical millions" that former Sovcomflot chief Dmitry Skarga squirreled away, challenges lawyer.
  • STX wins work
    South Korean clinches newbuilding work worth $150m to build dredgers for Belgium's Jan De Nul.
  • Vale expands
    As it rolls out first tug in 51-vessel domestic building program, miner reveals order for two catamaran passenger ferries.
  • Another chop
    Danish container line Maersk follows up Danish redundancies with plan to oust 113 UK officers.
  • 'Political vendetta'
    Nikitin's lawyer says Sovcomflot allegations are politically motivated.
  • NYK plan axed
    Deal with Port of Tacoma to build a new terminal killed as container volumes drop.
  • Man with gun
    Stamford police evacuate TradeWinds, shipowner Groton Pacific Carriers and insurer XL over reports of a man with a gun.
  • Hapag wins cash
    Struggling container line finally wins approval for German state loan guarantees worth EUR 1.2bn.
  • Broker under fire
    Yuri Nikitin turns legal guns on Clarksons and demands that $15m of commission be paid.
  • No deal
    Bulgarian owner Navibulgar scraps contract for handysize bulker at domestic Varna shipyard two months from its launch.
  • Bond backing
    Oslo-listed Fairstar wins approval to defer bond loan repayment until March next year.
  • Bulk gains
    Taiwan Navigation pushes up first-half operating revenue and profit, but is hit by lower investment returns.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Claus-Peter Offen and George Gyftakis feel the heat while CMA CGM has a huge clearout.
  • Prisco fixes
    Russian owner wins eight-year charter for new HHI-built aframax from Sakhalin Energy.
  • Bigger loss
    Lazard Capital analyst stretches his projected third quarter losses for Frontline with 2010 view also dimmed amid oversupply fears.
  • Islamabad leaves
    PNSC cargoship freed in Myanmar after out of court settlement for delayed cargo.
  • False start
    Celtic Link's new service to Cherbourg delayed by mysterious hull puncture to Norman Voyager.
  • Officers out
    Maersk Line wants 170 low-level Danish officers to retire so it can bring in cheaper Asian crew.
  • Cosco re-jig
    Singapore-listed shipyard takes on semi-submersible as US owner agrees new payment plan.
  • Teekay paying
    Bjorn Moller headed tanker owner continues dividend payouts despite stormy spot market.
  • Cash catch
    Germany's budget committee wants Hapag-Lloyd aid tied to caps on pay and dividends at major shareholders like TUI.
  • Shanghai bound
    Dalian Port is planning to list in Shanghai making it the first Chinese port with a dual listing.
  • Output to rise
    Opec expected to export 1.1% more crude in month to 17 October as Asian refineries come back online.
  • Pair ink Oz gig
    Malaysian Norwegian joint venture SapuraAcergy wins $170m deal to lay pipeline off Australia.
  • BBC goes south
    German container line launches new monthly run from Florida to South America.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • Maersk reportedly replacing Danish seafarers
  • MSC adds westbound Asia bunker charge
  • House, Senate disagree on transport bill extension
  • Commerce chief presses export control reforms
  • CEE moves in with NFTC
  • FedEx Trade Networks announces new CEO
  • Dissident ILA group opposed contract
  • Port Everglades welcomes new USDA lab

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • Two Danish ships to be sold at compulsory auctions
    Danish Ship Finance A/S (Danmarks Skibskredit) has arrested two vessels, which will be sold at compulsory auctions in the near future. The larger of the two units is the
  • Mærsk to replace 170 Danish junior officers with Asian officers
    A P Møller-Mærsk will replace 170 Danish junior officers on Danish flagged container carriers with Asian officers in order to reduce costs relating to the running of the ships
  • DFDS cuts more jobs
    DFDS Group continues to cut jobs in order to reduce costs due to the current weak market. The group announces that the Copenhagen headquarters will lose 27 positions, equal to
  • EU grants Polish Register full recognition
    The Polish Register of Shipping has been given full recognition by the European Union. The organisation had previously ben granted only a partial recognition due to a number of "shortcomings

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • Award for world's first shore-powered berth for oil tankers
    An estimated 30 tonnes of air pollution will be eliminated a year.
  • Prices lowered to bring buyers back
    Markets softening as pressure comes off and suppliers look to shift product.
  • Industry's solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
    Open forum sees overwhelming support from all sectors for UNFCCC to set achievable targets.
  • Bunker prices mixed in Europe
    Rotterdam market quiet, but Hamburg sees good demand.
  • Middle East bunker prices softening
    Weekend deliveries still possible in Fujairah.
  • US port extends speed reduction scheme
    Contribution to air quality 'will double' says Los Angeles Port official.
  • Tax reform could drive up fuel oil costs
    Russia is considering taxing residual product at the same rate as distillates.
  • Fuel oil stocks surge
    Analyst blames recession for falling demand.
  • Soft end to week for bunker prices
    Weak demand at key Asian ports.
  • Maersk 'very optimistic' about flowmeter potential
    'High accuracy' eliminating conflict, plans to incorporate flowmeters in contracts with suppliers.
  • Indian ports 'should ban ships' more than 25 years old
    Older ships 'raise the risk' accidents.
  • Russian oil companies eye Total refineries
    Lukoil expanding its refinery interests and looking to sell oil products rather than crude in Europe.
  • Efforts to prevent pollution stalled by bad weather
    The bad weather expected to continue until after the weekend.
  • New Iran firm eyes multiple bunker supply locations
    Plans bunkering services in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
  • US Shipping to emerge from bankruptcy by mid-October
    US court has given 'confirmation' of its restructuring plan.
  • Tech analysis says crude to test mid-$70 per barrel
    Unless market 'goes a couple of days' without significant momentum above $71.55 per barrel.
  • Sealub Alliance expands in Black Sea
    Sealub Alliance marine lubricant products to be available in Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania and Turkey.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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
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DATABASE
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MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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