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April 8, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Drydocks looks beyond offshore marine sector
    SHIPYARD giant Drydocks World-SE Asia is looking for business beyond the offshore and marine sector to keep its four yards busy, says chief executive Denis Welch.
  • Bulk shipping rates to dip further: Nomura
    Commodity shipping rates will fall 74 per cent this year and drop further in 2010 because of weakening demand growth and expanding fleets, Nomura Holdings Inc said.
  • Shanghai shipping traffic rises on economic stimulus
    Shanghai, home to the world's second-largest container port, said international shipping through the city rose for the first time in seven months as the government's economic stimulus plan attracted more vessels.
  • Somali piracy still raging
  • How third-party ship managers are coping with the financial crisis

Sched Netweb site
  • Zim vessel attacked, pirates hold German containership
  • Chongqing Port January box volume shot 98pc over December
  • Fuzhou Port aims at throughput target of 1.3 million TEU
  • US Congress shifts away from 100pc container screening
  • Great Lakes port looks to box feeders from Montreal, Canada east coast
  • IMO discusses piracy, encourages seafarer training
  • US freight shipment index falls 22pc in March
  • SIA Cargo offers weekly freighter service through Dhaka
  • Air France-KLM scheme may put born-again Alitalia back into cargo
  • Turkish Airlines joins Cargo 2000 Quality Group

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Restoring credibility through a new Bill of Lading system
  • GE Shipping takes delivery of Jag Amisha
  • DHL sharpens focus on India-UK trade lane
  • Allcargo Chennai to route Canada East Coast LCL shipments via Tuticorin
  • Wan Hai vessels of CSG service start calling at Mundra Port's ACT
  • Maritime industry will steer global economy out of mire-Governor
  • OSL establishes national handling record at Vizag
  • Charles Menkhorst comes on board APM Terminals
  • JNPT mulling dredging SPV with lessees
  • Chennai Port handles 57.49 m tonnes in 2008-09
  • JNP retains 24th rank among Top 100 Container Ports in the world
  • MoS earmarks Rs 20K cr. for 14 port projects in 2009-10
  • Super phosphate discharge record set at Vizag Port
  • Expenditure monitoring keeps Tuticorin Port in black
  • Forex reserves drop by $ 1,500 million last week
  • Pillai reckons March exports at $ 12-14 bn

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 6, 2009
  • Port of Tacoma continues support for environment protection
    The Port of Tacoma is continuing to support efforts to reduce diesel emissions in the Puget Sound region and has lauded voluntary environmental stewardship of ocean carriers and au...
  • SDV Logistics opens new refrigerated warehouse in France
    The French logistics company SDV Logistics, which is part of the Bollor' group, recently started operations in a new temperature-controlled warehouse in Rungis near Paris. The 6,00...
  • TNT and Con-way Freight join forces
    The Dutch post and express service provider TNT and the US freight forwarder Con-way Freight have agreed to collaborate in the transportation of airfreight consignments weighing mo...
  • Weiss-R'hlig opens Thai office
    The Austrian logistics service provider Gebr'der Weiss is investing in Thailand, having founded a joint venture in Bangkok together with its partner R'hlig. East-West Logistics, GW...
  • Massive capital increase for EIB
    The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a EUR 67 billion capital increase, which brings the bank's capital to EUR 232.4 billion. The capital increase was originally planned...
  • Trade Tech and Chubb group add marine insurance option
    Washington-based Trade Tech, a major supplier of web-based supply chain and transportation applications, has entered into a partnership with the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies ...
  • APM Terminals cites African progress at World Bank
    Hans-Ole Madsen, APM Terminals' regional vice-president for business development for Africa, the Middle East and India, discussed the progress made in Africa thanks to increased tr...

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 7, 2009
  • "Only scrubbers will meet PM new limits", says EGCSA
  • Frontline charter extensions
  • Consultores De Navegacion to pay $2.5m
  • Dye rules out liner shipping changes, for now

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 7, 2009
  • Gates destroyer proposals a prepackaged deal?
  • Attacks prompt new piracy advisory
  • $2.5 million fine in pollution case
  • Jurong to complete first SeaDragon semi
  • Novel way to shorten ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2009
  • Lower diesel emissions target of Port of Tacoma plans
  • BNSF efforts bring about transit time reductions
  • Trucking association releases long haul safety publication
  • Mitsui brings online new safety scheme
  • Marcon acts as broker in ASD tug transaction

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 7, 2009
  • Hapag-Lloyd plans to shed UK jobs
    HAPAG-Lloyd is planning to outsource its UK documentation offices to its global service centres in India and China.
  • CMA CGM in $600m cost-cutting drive as profits slide
    FRENCH box line plans to cut operating costs by $600m in 2009 following a sharp slide in 2008 profits.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 7, 2009
  • Saadé sees box consolidation
    CONTAINER shipping is particularly ripe for consolidation, CMA CGM's boss said today in reporting a fall in net profits
  • Rio Tinto Alcan cuts jobs
    RIO TINTO Alcan plans to cut more than 700 employee and contractor jobs
  • Maersk raises rates
    MAERSK Line announced a general rate increase today on many routes to the Middle East and South Asia
  • Beijing stimulus seen aiding ports
    CHINA'S ports stand to benefit from investments by the government to prop up the economy, shipping leaders have told Fairplay
  • Chávez finds new funds in Japan
    LNG PROJECTS in Venezuela will receive $10Bn of Japanese investments in the next five years, President Hugo Chávez said today
  • Russians play down ship seizure
    A RUSSIAN company whose subsidiary owns a ship under arrest in Georgia told Fairplay today it has no information about why the vessel strayed into a no-go zone
  • Yet another wound for CSAV
    CHILE'S CSAV got yet more bad news when another ratings agency graded down shares in the Valparaiso group

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 7, 2009
  • YRC Truck Tonnage Plunges
  • Europe's Air Cargo Dives 21 Percent
  • Canada Disputes U.S. Import Tax on Lumber
  • Canada Warns of GM, Chrysler Bankruptcy
  • Mulvey Eyes Change in STB's Emphasis
  • ZIM Line Expands With GT Nexus
  • Cargo 2000 Certifies Etihad Crystal Cargo
  • WTO's Lamy: Doha Deal Still Within Sight
  • Liability Award Slams C.H. Robinson
  • CMA CGM Profit Plunged 87 Percent in 2008
  • Association Executive Salaries Rise
  • Mulvey Seeks Fix to Costing Gauge
  • Deutsche Post/DHL Seeks Royal Mail Stake
  • Holiday Hours at Charleston
  • Deutsche Bank, INTTRA Launch Partnership
  • Oracle Upgrades Transportation Management
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Tumbled in March
  • Lawmaker Proposes Restricting Bridge Funds
  • S&P Takes KCS off Watch List
  • Truckers to DOT: Mexican Trucks OK
  • APM Terminals Names Regional Chief
  • Maersk Hikes Some Europe Rates
  • The Coast Is Clear
  • Canada and U.S. to Renew Joint Clearance Talks

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 7, 2009
  • Hanjin renews GT Nexus deal
  • P&O acquires Dutch forwarder
  • Bollore Africa Logistics invests at Abidjan
  • Projected fleet growth set to decline
  • China's PMI in recovery mode

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 7, 2009
  • Casualty file
    Another pirate frenzy and the search for helicopter crash victims lead WebTV's weekly roundup of casualty stories.
  • CMB bags $16m
    Parent of Belgium's Bocimar acknowledges deal to sell capesize Mineral Viking for $15.6m gain.
  • NCL loss grows
    Norwegian Cruise Line posts $211m in quarterly losses, reveals debt refinancing and sees strong 2009 bookings.
  • Curacao crash
    One injured after US-managed ro-ro Sloman Rover collides with two tugs at Anna Bay.
  • 'No delivery delay'
    Frank Del Rio-led Oceania Cruises knocks back talk of delivery delay for second $500m Fincantieri newbuilding.
  • More inventory
    Chinese iron ore inventories continue to build, which could "keep a lid" on dry-bulk rates.
  • Genmar upgraded
    JP Morgan analyst says those who doubt General Maritime's dividend potential are "missing the boat."
  • Nexus finds work
    But Anders Holm-led firm faces 'substantial financial restructuring' if it is to meet terms of new Premier Oil deal.
  • Out of pocket
    Gabriel Panayotides-led Excel Maritime to lose $6m following liquidation of blank-cheque outfit, Oceanaut.
  • Order talks on
    Carsten Mortensen-led Norden 'in constructive dialogue' with yards over delays or conversions, cancellations not ruled out.
  • Swan song
    Tyneside skyline changes as last Swan Hunter cranes are shipped to Bharati Shipyard in India.
  • Finnish failure
    Offshore and icebreaking group Finstaship plunges to loss in 2008 as markets weaken.
  • Another rise
    Maersk goes for fourth rate rise in two weeks due to "unsustainable" levels from Europe to Middle East, Asia.
  • Rio axes jobs
    Sharp fall in demand and prices forces Australian unit of miner Rio Tinto to cut 700 jobs and production.
  • Buyers balk
    Ship scrapping slows after steel prices fall, but supply of old vessels still strong.
  • Loksa lay-offs
    AP Moller-Maersk's Estonian shipyard planning up to 90 redundancies among Ukrainian and domestic workers.
  • What a Trooper!
    Papachristidis-owned tanker Hellespont Trooper called to rescue shipwrecked Italians in Pacific.
  • Ramp run-in
    Irish Ferries ship suffers bow door damage after docking mishap in France.
  • Russians raided
    Armed Georgian coast guards board Russian cargoship over navigational violations.
  • Rickmers rate rise
    One of Singapore business trust's ten banks invokes a market disruption clause in loan terms.
  • Spain owner fined
    Consultores De Navegacion agrees $2.5m fine after being caught dumping oily waste in US.
  • Alam fixes AHTS
    Malaysian offshore operator ties up anchor handler for up to one year to unnamed oil major.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2009
  • CSAV downgraded by S&P again
  • Maersk plans GRI for Europe to Mideast, South Asia
  • INTTRA, Deutsche Bank offer invoice, payment product
  • Southern African nations get road, rail funds
  • "10+2" filings late 70% of time
  • JSC head explains decision to shut down
  • WTO ruling on China IPR no end to matter
  • ATA seeks injunction against SoCal truck plan
  • S.C. ports names McClintock to new post
  • New Africa, Mideast, India head for APMT

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 7, 2009
  • Finnlines ro-pax vessels change trades
    Finnlines continues to redeploy tonnage due to the changed market situation. The large ro-pax ferry Europalink will be transferred from Nordö Link to Finnlines' service between Helsinki and Travemünde
  • Close to one million passengers on Riga route
    By the end of March, a total of 920,900 passengers had travelled on Tallink's ferries on the Stockholm ' Riga service that celebrates its third anniversary. During this time, the ferries
  • Slight downturn in the passenger traffic to Sweden
    Statistics from Passenger Shipping Association in Sweden shows that the financial crisis has only slightly decreased the number of passengers on the ferries sailing to and from Sweden or in
  • 318 helicopter rescue operations in 2008
    The Danish airborne rescue service was called out 318 times in 2008. All told the rescue helicopters were alerted in 825 operations, but 507 operations did not relate to any
  • New ferry service Gotland ' Saaremaa?
    A test trip for a possible connection between the Swedish island of Gotland and the Estonian island of Saaremaa ('sel) may be carried out this summer. Renno Tammleht, managing director

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 7, 2009
  • Europe: Bunker markets volatile
    Rotterdam prices softening.
  • Refiner to return to normal operations
    Turnaround at Singapore refinery blamed for bunker shortages in Hong Kong.
  • Shipping downturn could last beyond 2025
    Projected fleet supply outpacing demand growth for many years to come, leaving market fragile.
  • Hong Kong group posts shipping loss
    Group profit down by 90% as shipping division returns loss following 42% increase in fuel costs.
  • ECA proposal 'boosts' prospects for scrubbers
    Plans from US and Canada for reducing harmful emissions will be difficult to meet by switching to low sulphur bunker fuel.
  • Asian: Singapore prices fall from five month high
    But prices in other ports still firming.
  • Singapore suppliers' contract dispute continues
    $12 million cargo dispute subject to arbitration in Singapore after US court rules it is not a maritime claim.
  • Aramco sells 380 cst cargo, offers 180 cst parcel
    Latest tender for 180 cst fuel is the refiner's eighth lot in a month.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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