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March 6, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Empty ships flock to Subic Bay to await charters
    Subic Bay in the Philippines is the busiest it's been since the US Navy moved out 16 years ago. The traffic surge is coming from ships all carrying the same cargo - nothing.
  • Maersk beats forecasts but expects 2009 profit to dive
    AP Moller- Maersk yesterday reported a higher-than-expected 2008 net profit but forecast significantly lower results this year, pushing its shares down.

Sched Netweb site
  • Capacity reduced on CMA CGM's SEAS service by 35pc
  • Dongguan trade value plummets 42.8pc in January
  • Toll Global Forwarding wraps up BALtrans integration
  • Tianjin export processing zone to offer bonded logistics service
  • Busan dockers work three days a month as empties pile up
  • Kuehne + Nagel 2008 profit up 9pc to US$495 million
  • Charleston port focuses on truck emission reductions
  • Industry fools itself on Asia Pac air future: wholesaler
  • China United Airlines launches Changsha to Beijing Nanyuan service
  • Emirates launch second daily to Dubai-Moscow flight
  • TAPA sees air cargo crime increase in downturn

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Over 10 pc of world boxship fleet idled
  • Need for industry to take on board 3PL providers underscored
  • MoS asks MoF to provide Rs 10K-cr. line of credit to help shipping industry
  • Germans coming on business
  • Auto sector demand swells finished steel imports
  • Signing of India-Asean FTA in for delay
  • GTI organises a health check
  • Empty boxes flood Asian ports
  • CONCOR cuts freight rates & offers volume discounts
  • India Inc to fare better in 2009-10
  • RBI cuts repo, reverse repo rates
  • Inflation sinks to 6-year low
  • 29 FDI proposals to net Rs 616 cr. cleared
  • Experts explain myriad of I-T rules on NRI tax liabilities
  • Resist protectionism, Brown tells US lawmakers

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • BLG's automobile logistics division renews certification
    The BLG Logistics Group, based in Bremen (Germany), has renewed the certification of its automobile division after the standard three years. DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 sta...
  • UPS SCS gives up Innight business in Germany
    UPS SCS GmbH & Co OHG, the German subsidiary of the US parcel service provider UPS, is terminating its Innight business in Germany at the end of March. This was confirmed by direct...
  • Austrian Post CEO to step down for health reasons
    Anton Wais, CEO of the Austrian state-controlled mail operator Oesterreichische Post, will step down at the end of March due to health problems, the company recently announced. Chi...
  • Zim's CEO hands over helm
    Doron Goder, CEO of the Israeli shipping company Zim Lines, has quit. A statement from Zim's parent company, the Ofer family controlled Israel Corp, said Goder resigned because of ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Cruise ship pirate scare
  • Baltic launches port costs data
  • Global Ship Lease takes derivative hit
  • Intermediate claims procedure for London

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Blount delivers auto/passenger ferry
  • BV has fuel cell guidelines in the works
  • Marad works on port grant criteria

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Greenbrier in talks with GE over long-term railcar contract
  • NASSCO delivers latest T-AKE vessel to US Navy
  • Hillsboro Airport committee sets public meeting for March 11
  • Puglia Engineering expanding Port of Bellingham operations
  • AAPA taps Jane Harman as 'Port Person of the Year'

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Widdows slams reckless boxship ordering
    NOL chief blames German investors for bringing industry to its knees and warns of prolonged slump in industry.
  • Boxship newbuild orders fall victim to credit chaos
  • Seaspan strikes deal to delay newbuilding order
    NEW York-listed containership owner Seaspan Corp is among the first to negotiate delays.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • APM predicts sharp profits fall
    APM FILLED in financial details today explaining why the group has been forced recently to raise box rates: the Danish shipping giant said its 2009 profits will be 'significantly' below those of 2008
  • Exxon unveils production push
    ENERGY giant Exxon Mobil revealed today that it will invest $25-$30Bn per year in new oil and gas investments over the next half-decade
  • Singapore plunge sparks alarm
    SHRINKING port volume is sparking alarm today in export-dependent Singapore
  • Union sues over Croatian taxes
    CROATIAN seafarers' union chief Pedrag Brazzoduro told Fairplay today that it is "very confident" of success in its lawsuit challenging government tax changes for his members
  • Marseilles yard seeks bankruptcy
    BOLUDA'S repair shipyard, Union Naval Marseilles, today filed for bankruptcy protection, telling a court in southern France that it could not meet financial obligations
  • Port halt to be appealed
    A COURT order suspending work on a new port at Granadilla, Tenerife, will be appealed, the port authority pledged today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Downturn in Shipments Hits Record
  • Averitt Expands Truckload Service
  • Senate Panel OKs Rail Antitrust Act
  • Report: Suppliers Neglect Climate Change
  • Grassley to Obama: Clarify NAFTA Goals
  • American Railcar Industries Net Slips
  • Hapag-Lloyd Names CFO
  • CPSC to Hold Public Meeting on Phthalates
  • Australia, Korea to Negotiate Free-Trade
  • Fraport Sees Lower Cargo Volumes
  • FMC to Meet March 11
  • Smit Internationale Earnings Soar
  • Estes Expands Mexico Service
  • GE, Greenbrier May Alter Car Orders
  • Maersk Boosts '08 Profits
  • Maersk to Hike More Rates
  • Ports America in Lease at Port of Oakland

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Unwanted boxships swell by 50% in 30 days
  • PAOH secures Oakland concession
  • A P Moller Maersk rides global storm
  • CMA CGM merges two SEAS into one
  • Profits up at American Commercial

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Hijack spree
    Nigerian gunmen attack four vessels and seize two people from government-run boat off Bonny Island.
  • Stocks pull back
    US shipping stocks give back some of Wednesday's gains after Chinese meeting results in no stimulus package.
  • Pemex inks again
    Offshore vessel owner Cal Dive International scores $58m contract for pipelay and derrick barges.
  • Genco upgraded
    Oppenheimer lifts bulker owner to "outperform" rating as company has "most attractive valuation."
  • Minerva mishap
    US authorities examining Houston Ship Channel depth after tanker with two pilots and appropriate draft runs aground.
  • Martin cuts back
    Martin Midstream Partners' barge and terminals businesses improve revenues, but 2009 headwinds lead to asset sales.
  • Golden wonder
    John Fredriksen's rescue package draws analysts' praise but Golden Ocean is not out of the woods just yet.
  • Larger loss
    Solvang says full-year loss extended by change to tax bill and increase in unrealised currency exchange reversals.
  • Maersk downbeat
    Danish giant's 2008 profit holds up well in tough markets, but 2009 result to be 'significantly' lower.
  • Pemex takes FPSO
    Mexican state oil company to pay compatriot Maritima de Ecologia $120m for five-year deal.
  • Croat court fight
    Croatian crew union files legal challenge against new tax rules for seafarers.
  • RAL down
    Greenland's container line blames higher fuel costs for drop in 2008 profit.
  • Subic slammed
    Workers at Hanjin's Philippines yard are underpaid, overworked and unprotected, report claims.
  • Box woe ahead
    Maersk Line warns of "extremely negative" outlook for containership rates this year.
  • Seadrill splashes
    John Fredriksen-led rig player pays out $24.4m to pick up shares in rival Scorpion.
  • Odense loses
    Maersk's Danish shipyard group ran up losses of $218m in 2008 ahead of strategic restructuring.
  • Save our ships
    South Korea setting up rescue fund to fight falling prices and block bankruptcy chain reaction.
  • Balmoral scare
    Passengers warned of possible pirate attack on Fred Olsen cruiseship, but Somali alert a false alarm.
  • Gamma gamble
    Indian government to open tender for container scanning equipment for major ports.
  • Two injured
    Passenger and crewman taken to hospital after Scottish ferry battered by big waves off Shetland islands.
  • Smit inches up
    Dutch salvage, towage and heavy lift group sees modest rise in profits, but still manages to beat 2007 result.
  • Yard impasse
    New Apeejay-Bharati shipyard in Orissa will need state intervention to solve land row.
  • Di fixes Coronis
    Simeon Palios' US-listed bulker outfit ties up panamax on one year charter to South Koreans.
  • Cargoship stalls
    Russian vessel carrying cars breaks down and needs a tow in Sea of Japan.
  • Mercury offloaded
    Thoresen Thai has sold a second ship in as many days as general cargo vessel leaves the fleet.
  • Barge owner flat
    American Commercial Lines quarterly profits barely move but beat expectations.
  • Buy or sell?
    Local investment analysts divided over the future prospects for Singapore's SembCorp Marine.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Maersk rate outlook for 2009 "extremely negative"
  • Carriers reduce Asia/Latin America capacity
  • Maersk service goes around Cape both ways
  • Averitt fleet to serve four new states
  • NFTC backs potential Asia Pacific trade deal
  • A&B acquires San Diego, Oahu DCs
  • Ip joins Trans Global in Shanghai
  • AAPA honors Rep. Harmon

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Mærsk holds the fort in 2008
    A. P. Møller-Mærsk's profit in 2008 was at almost the same level as 2007, despite the changes in the group and high oil prices. Turnover was USD 61.2 Read more
  • Russian shipping line to Göteborg
    Commencing on March 10, the Port of Göteborg will have a new link to Russia. The Russian shipping company Delta Shipping Lines, specialising in transport from the continental ports of Read more
  • Fredriksen wants to save Golden Ocean
    John Fredriksen's Hemen Holdings, the largest shareholder in Golden Ocean, has offered to buy 2/3 of the outstanding bonds in a USD 200 million bond issue. The offer is Read more
  • Important design contract for Deltamarin
    The Finnish consulting and engineering company Deltamarin Ltd will provide the Swiss-based Allseas Group with the complete detailed design work for the Pieter Schelte offshore vessel project. The vessel Read more
  • Swedish-American new head of WMU
    Professor Björn Kjerfve has been appointed new president of the World Maritime University in Malmö, Sweden. He will take up the position in May. Kjerfve is currently professor of oceanography Read more
  • Royal Arctic Line hit by oil prices
    Royal Arctic Line was affected by the sky-high prices of bunker oil in 2008, which contributed to a DKK 17 million profit decline. Royal Arctic Line reports a profit

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 5, 2009
  • Europe: Gains muted in northern hub, south rallies
    Hamburg seeing more enquires on competitive prices, congestion reported in Gibraltar.
  • Maersk Line reports 'positive' 2008
    Fuel surcharge mechanism helped recover costs more efficiently than before.
  • Classification society backs fuel cells
    Bureau Veritas calls fuel cells 'promising solution' for clean and efficient power at sea.
  • Shipping company backs away from hedging
    Precious Shipping says it will 'avoid risks', whether by chartering ships or taking bunker hedges.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks jump
    Fuel oil inventories up nearly 10%.
  • Asia: Bunkers mixed on Thursday
    Bunkers firmed in Busan on 'extremely tight' avails.
  • Bunker tanker in collision
    Oil spill booms deployed.
  • PDVSA bunker staff change
  • New staff at IBME
    Company still looking to expand trading team.
  • Investment firm slashes oil price forecast
    Bloated inventory levels and low demand will suppress oil prices.
  • New Singapore bunker standard in July
    MPA urges bunkering players to adhere to new requirements under SS 600.
  • BP commits to cutting bunker fuel usage
    On-going commitment brought fuel usage down by 16,000 mt in 2008.

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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
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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