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June 10, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Rotterdam port CEO hopes for recovery in Q4
    The chief executive of Rotterdam port, Europe's biggest, hopes to see small signs of a recovery in cargo volumes during the fourth quarter of 2009 and stronger signs in 2010, he said on Monday.
  • Container shipping faces challenging times
    THE global financial crisis has wreaked havoc on the world economy and has impact on almost every industry. Deteriorating market conditions affect the entire shipping industry, and the container industry is among the worst hit. Shrinking demand and increasing tonnage make for a bleak outlook.
  • Ecospec system gets ABS approval
    HOMEGROWN oil and water treatment technology company Ecospec Global Technology said yesterday its CSNOx system has been awarded product design-type approval by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), paving the way for commercial installation aboard vessels.
Strait Talk
  • Bleak outlook for container shipping
    READERS of this column who have long memories will remember that I commented way back when P&O Containers and Nedlloyd merged that P&O chairman Lord Sterling was one of the few shipping executives to behave rationally.
Shipping Times
  • FedEx launches campaign against UPS over FAA bill
    Package delivery company FedEx Corp launched a campaign yesterday attacking main rival United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) over a bill in Congress that FedEx said amounts to a bailout for UPS.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Rotterdam port CEO hopes for recovery in Q4
    The chief executive of Rotterdam port, Europe's biggest, hopes to see small signs of a recovery in cargo volumes during the fourth quarter of 2009 and stronger signs in 2010, he said on Monday.
  • Container shipping faces challenging times
    THE global financial crisis has wreaked havoc on the world economy and has impact on almost every industry. Deteriorating market conditions affect the entire shipping industry, and the container industry is among the worst hit. Shrinking demand and increasing tonnage make for a bleak outlook.
  • Ecospec system gets ABS approval
    HOMEGROWN oil and water treatment technology company Ecospec Global Technology said yesterday its CSNOx system has been awarded product design-type approval by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), paving the way for commercial installation aboard vessels.
Strait Talk
  • Bleak outlook for container shipping
    READERS of this column who have long memories will remember that I commented way back when P&O Containers and Nedlloyd merged that P&O chairman Lord Sterling was one of the few shipping executives to behave rationally.
Shipping Times
  • FedEx launches campaign against UPS over FAA bill
    Package delivery company FedEx Corp launched a campaign yesterday attacking main rival United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) over a bill in Congress that FedEx said amounts to a bailout for UPS.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Rotterdam port CEO hopes for recovery in Q4
    The chief executive of Rotterdam port, Europe's biggest, hopes to see small signs of a recovery in cargo volumes during the fourth quarter of 2009 and stronger signs in 2010, he said on Monday.
  • Container shipping faces challenging times
    THE global financial crisis has wreaked havoc on the world economy and has impact on almost every industry. Deteriorating market conditions affect the entire shipping industry, and the container industry is among the worst hit. Shrinking demand and increasing tonnage make for a bleak outlook.
  • Ecospec system gets ABS approval
    HOMEGROWN oil and water treatment technology company Ecospec Global Technology said yesterday its CSNOx system has been awarded product design-type approval by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), paving the way for commercial installation aboard vessels.
Strait Talk
  • Bleak outlook for container shipping
    READERS of this column who have long memories will remember that I commented way back when P&O Containers and Nedlloyd merged that P&O chairman Lord Sterling was one of the few shipping executives to behave rationally.
Shipping Times
  • FedEx launches campaign against UPS over FAA bill
    Package delivery company FedEx Corp launched a campaign yesterday attacking main rival United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) over a bill in Congress that FedEx said amounts to a bailout for UPS.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk raises reefer rates on the back of higher demand
  • MOL denies it ever considered dumping box business
  • 11,400-TEU CMA CGM Andromeda makes first Hong Kong call
  • China's value added tax cut to lift sagging exports
  • Shenzhen's container trailer business sees recovery
  • Chongqing April trade tonnage rockets 158pc, but value falls 9.4pc
  • Shandong province box volume up 0.53 pc in April
  • Yunnan's largest intermodal logistics park starts construction
  • Maersk spends US$400 million to replace 9 old US-flagged ships
  • Containership lay-ups edge up .01pc in June: Alphaliner
  • Regular container block trains run from Far East Nakhodka to Moscow
  • Long Beach port expansion hit by Riverside eco lawsuit
  • Stricter rules, higher costs feared at Canada-US border
  • Fledgling Tianjin Airlines starts life at Binhai Airport
  • Shenzhen Airlines April domestic cargo volume rises 15pc
  • Guangzhou plans to build China's largest airport bonded area
  • Indian Planning Commission seeks one-stop cargo villages at big airports

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Höegh Autoliners to enhance presence in Indian market with clear strategy & professional service portfolio
  • Pirates board & make off with engine parts!
  • Golf pro Graeme Storm joins GAC sports sponsorship stable
  • Teamglobal Logistics commences own operations in Delhi
  • Aluminium items imports under scanner
  • Probe begun into dumping of Chinese car tyres
  • New gateway to European markets
  • Trade with France shows clear tilt towards India
  • A critical look at our transhipment policy
  • Vasan triggers 100-day action plan
  • Decks cleared for rail link to Dhamra port
  • Commerce Ministry to pitch for scrapping FBT on export sector

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Anker Leschaco Group expanding in Vietnam and Mexico
    The Anker Leschaco Group, based in Bremen (Germany), is further expanding its global network of subsidiaries. Leschaco Vietnam Co Ltd, established in Ho Chi Minh City, wa...
  • AMB Property leases 11,000 sqm in Amsterdam
    AMB Property Europe BV, an affiliate of AMB Property Corporation, a leading owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate, recently leased 11,000 sqm to an electroni...
  • Gefco Turkey to augment automobile logistics activities
    Gefco Turkey will distribute Peugeot Partner and Citroên Berlingo vehicles from a plant in Bursa (Turkey) in future. The plan is to deliver 30,000 units, depending on dem...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • MOL denies box spin-off plans
  • Johor to get US$1bn oil terminal
  • Eur25m order for MacGregor
  • Offshore market to remain healthy

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Oasis of the Seas on sea trials
  • Bee Mar enters PSV market
  • Wärtsilä combines ship design units
  • USSP debtors seek to stop payments to former officers, advisor

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Box lines face fight of their lives as ocean rates fall back to zero
    CONTAINER lines have just four weeks to reverse the slide in Asia-Europe freight rates or risk going out of business.
  • Nor-Shipping 2009: Brussels lines up action plan to cut CO2
    COMMISSION to put in place an international emissions trading scheme if IMO fails to come up with acceptable strategy.
  • Navios strikes deal with Navios Partners over capesize
    NAVIOS Maritime has let spin-off partnership Navios Partners out of a $130m acquisition deal for a capesize newbuilding.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Swine flu hits cruising hard
    SWINE FLU'S impact on the cruise sector could reach $140M, given today's new estimates by Royal Caribbean
  • US Shipping bows from battle
    US SHIPPING Partners has relented in its fight with private equity firm Blackstone over the two parties' joint venture to build five 49,000dwt product tankers at San Diego shipbuilder NASSCO
  • Navios shuffles ships
    NAVIOS Maritime Partners, the shipowning spinoff of Navios Holdings, today announced an agreement to back out of a Capesize acquisition
  • Swine flu hits Zaandam
    FIVE CREW on Holland America Line's Zaandam have contracted swine flu, a company spokesperson confirmed to Fairplay
  • Maersk pushes up rates
    MAERSK Line is increasing rates on services to Europe from the Far East and from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to the Mediterranean and northern Europe
  • Owners tell bankers to go green
    PANELISTS urged bankers today in Oslo to set up rules to push shipowners toward carbon cuts in vessel emissions
  • Pirates attack Libyan tanker
    A LIBYAN oil tanker has evaded pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden, a spokesman for operation Atalanta told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Highway Bill Faces Tight Deadline
  • Video: Geert Pauwels Group Coordinator, BC Cargo
  • Video: John Jumelet Manager, Waterside Operations, Broekman DistriPort
  • Report Calls for New Direction in Transport Policy
  • Video: State of the Breakbulk Industry
  • Steel Slide Swamps Great Lakes' Shipping
  • NS Mulls Electrification; UP Looks Away
  • U.S. Box Imports Plummet 22 Percent
  • Charleston Port Narrows Choice for Chief
  • DHL Speeds Japan-U.S. Box Services
  • Union Pacific Chief Expects Tepid Recovery
  • Agricultural Exports Increase
  • FedEx Attacks Bill as UPS "Bailout"
  • Qantas Contracts With ATSG for Freighter
  • Barges Link Cambodia, Vietnam, U.S.
  • California Clean-Trucks Program Ahead of Plan
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Stabilized
  • MOL Denies Container Spinoff
  • India to Push Port Projects
  • Oberstar: Highway Bill to Redesign DOT

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • GL launches FutureShip
  • Doha Round resumption outlook 'very positive'
  • Wincanton profit hit by restructuring charges and Woolies failure
  • Boxship charter rates down 80% year-on-year
  • All change: Clark succeeds Fitzpatrick as UK shipping minister

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Navios shifts
    Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Partners escapes a deal to buy a capesize from parent Navios Holdings and buys "all rights" to a panamax.
  • Exxon seeks FSO
    US oil major launches prequalification for 1.7-million-barrel floating storage and offloading unit converted from a VLCC.
  • Demand develops
    Dagfinn Lunde says shipping to be driven by emerging nations, but oversupply remains problem.
  • Ports down 22%
    April cargo volume at major container ports ticks up 2% from March but is still the third lowest monthly level in five years.
  • Business as usual
    Armada continues to fix as judicial managers confirm Thomas Schultz as their shipping expert.
  • Dan financed
    KfW Ipex and BNP Paribas provide $130m loan to convert ferry into accommodation vessel Dan Swift.
  • Royal approval
    Norway's King Harald hands Thor Heyerdahl award to Farstad for new green ships.
  • Back to life
    Kleven Maritime's Stale Rasmussen says there are signs that newbuilding order levels could soon improve.
  • New US player
    Former Sea Mar president launches rhyming Bee Mar with eight newbuilding platform supply vessels.
  • Pressure on
    European Commission's Dimitri Giotakos wants IMO action on climate change this year...or else.
  • Tankers wanted
    Newbuildings, resales and second-hand suezmaxes on the menu as Stena Bulk and Asahi form joint venture.
  • Frontline nudge
    Analyst raises price target for John Fredriksen-controlled tanker owner but warns of a potential dividend suspension.
  • Last chance
    Shipping will get no more "free passes" on greenhouse gas emissions, says market observer.
  • Flu hits RCCL
    Richard Fain-led cruise giant says Swine Flu virus has taken near $50m chunk from its accounts.
  • Twin tonic
    Offshore and LNG will lead newbuilding revival, says Wartsila's Jaakko Eskola.
  • Cape for Cardiff
    George Economou pays $63.5m for capesize resale at Chinese yard, brokers say.
  • Warm welcome
    Oslo mayor Fabian Stang has started the ball rolling at the 22nd Nor-Shipping event in Norway.
  • Panamax profit
    Mikael Skov-led Torm pockets $11.5m from panamax bulker sale, cutting its dry-cargo fleet to only four ships.
  • MOL: 'No spin'
    Japanese giant denies reports it has any plans to spin off container business amidst weak demand.
  • Gleeson exits BW
    BW Gas CFO Nick Gleeson becomes a casualty of Sohmen-Pao takeover with Clarence Lui taking up the reigns.
  • Don't risk it
    Hans Tino Hansen says prevention is better than cure when it comes to piracy.
  • Green target
    DNV's Tor Svensen reveals new research on just how much owners could cut CO2 emissions.
  • Flu for five
    Carnival vessel Zaandam allowed to begin new voyage despite five crew contracting swine flu.
  • Secret agent
    Dubai's DA-Desk comes out of the shadows to target port agents' creative accounting.
  • China ports down
    Mainland's two largest ports suffered double digit drops last month, but rate of decline is slowing.
  • Mermaid buys DSV
    Thoresen Thai Agencies' offshore arm picks up dive support vessel under construction in Norway.
  • ABS tops 150mgt
    US class society's fleet has grown 50mgt in past decade; claims to be largest in terms of ship numbers.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Newbuilds go directly into layup
  • Zim hikes rates from Asia to Europe, Med
  • Obama names Brennan FMC chairman
  • FedEx says it is target of UPS, Teamsters lobbying
  • United not looking at jumbos
  • U.S. to strengthen trade with Mongolia
  • Moroccan citrus exports "disappointing"
  • Dascher ups stake in Taiwan subsidiary
  • Mainfreight expanding U.S./Canada service
  • U.S. grants supports Moroccan port security

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Wadan Yards files for bankruptcy
    Wadan Yards MTW GmbH, an affiliate of Wadan Yards Group AS, has filed for bankruptcy. As Aker Yards ASA in March 2008 sold 70 percent of three yards in the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 9, 2009
  • Charter party agreements discourage fuel saving
    Environmental pressure is on and shipping has to deliver results, says DNV.
  • Bunker prices firm in North European hubs
    Meanwhile, bunker prices in Southern Europe were softening.
  • New Hamburg supplier playing a 'substantial role'
    Deutsche Maxcom sees opportunity for German ports.
  • MOL denies plans to 'spin off' container division
    Japanese shipping firm says senior official was 'misinterpreted'.
  • Fuel oil imports to Singapore set to rise
    But Chinese demand for residual product is likely to fall, says report.
  • Tokyo bunker prices dip
    But other key Asian ports see prices firm.
  • Weather routing software could save $180 million in fuel costs
    Combined fuel savings of 450,000 mt and reduction of CO2 emissions by 1.4 million mt 'achievable'.
  • $1 billion storage terminal 'to compete' with Singapore
    5 million m' facility in south Malaysia to store crude and petroleum products will be able to berth VLCCs.
  • Horizon, Matson to lift bunker surcharges
    Upward adjustment in surcharges will affect Hawaii, Guam routes.
  • Ecospec scrubber wins design approval
    ABS certifies technology as suitable for installation on wide variety of vessels.
  • NuStar starts new bunker operation
    380 cst bunker fuel now available via pipelines at Texas City.
  • Daewoo Shipbuilding expands into bunker supply
    Subsidiary of world's second largest shipbuilder starts bunker supply on Korea's southeast coast.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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