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September 10, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Lloyd's Register enters energy industry
    LLOYD'S Register has gone full steam ahead in the energy sector, launching a new international business formed by merging its oil and gas, and chemicals and power divisions.
  • Shipshape on the green
    ALMOST 160 senior regional shipping executives took part in the 2009 BTL Singapore Golf Masters at Sentosa Golf Club on Tuesday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Deployed east-west capacity falls by 15.5pc: Alphaliner
  • Hanjin's Chinese shipyard cleared foreign vessel repairs
  • Busan starts on container depot in Suifenhe Chinese border town
  • Port of Long Beach consults citizens on-dock rail expansion
  • Reefer block train with fresh seafood leaves Vladivostok for Moscow
  • Port Tracker's Bingham to keynote East Coast Maritime Conference
  • Boxing garbage: Chennai customs seize 'toxic' waste containers
  • Kuehne + Nagel contracted to run Benetton Group retail logistics in Russia
  • Hactl slips 6pc, but sees upturn as losses continue to narrow
  • Boeing tells HK audience global air cargo will brighten next year
  • LinkGlobal Logistics and Jade Cargo co-open cargo service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MOL develops simulator-based training
  • Asian Shippers' Council resents emergency bunker surcharges
  • Shippers see red over Greens' version of 'clean' trucks at US ports
  • DAMCO to synergise logistics solutions with Boeing
  • NYK Line figures in DJSI World for 7th straight year
  • Now, US wants more FDI from India!
  • Basmati MEP lowered to competitive $ 900/t
  • Dumping duty imposed on slabstock polyol
  • India, Indonesia ink deal on coal
  • KASEZ issuing Form-I for developers to avail of CST waiver
  • Port strike averted
  • CONCOR-WR begins reefer import services ex-JNP to ICD-Dadri
  • Lufthansa sees most freighters grounded
  • Latest FTP sops spell Rs 2,200 cr. more revenue drain
  • Reliance SEZ & 3 others may get third extension to start operations
  • Import duty on rice to go
  • Ficci to take part in Hanoi expo
  • Civic chief to talk on property tax tomorrow
  • CII to hold pharma summit on Sept. 16
  • CII's HR summit on Sept. 15
  • Seminars on latest FTP at Vadodara & Ahmedabad prove very enlightening

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
  • Transco Group names new head of IT
    The German forwarding and logistics group Transco appointed Hermann Schnaidt as the head of its IT department on 1 September 2009. In his new role, the IT expe...
  • ALC to refocus on efficiency of Australia's transport and logistics freight industry
    The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has announced a significant re-positioning to focus on advocacy, regulation and infrastructure, aimed at improving the efficiency of Australi...
  • Wincanton awarded new contract with Marks & Spencer
    The British logistics service provider Wincanton recently announced that it is becoming a strategic partner to Marks & Spencer (M&S) following the award of three, five-year contrac...
  • Construction of Ust-Luga container terminal will be delayed
    Construction of Russia's Ust-Luga container terminal will be delayed. The National Container Company (NCC), which has been building a container terminal at the Ust-Luga multipurpos...
  • MOL develops training programme for massive new ore carriers
    Tokyo (Japan)-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) announced that the company and its wholly-owned marine consulting subsidiary M.O. Marine Consulting Ltd, have jointly developed a ...
  • The Arkas fleet is growing
    Arkas, one of the leading companies in the Turkish marine transportation sector, has increased its number of vessels bearing the Turkish flag to 26 with the addition of the "W...
  • Deutsche Bahn plans to close freight stations
    The German national railway Deutsche Bahn (DB) is planning to axe a large number of jobs and close a number of railway stations across the country. According to the railway union T...

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Evergreen extends surcharge
  • Odense yard splits
  • New anti piracy device
  • NK's wireless LAN guide

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Russia's Severnaya Verf launches PSV
  • Odense Shipyard MD steps down

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Federal funds help Port of Portland refurbish Terminal 6 container crane
  • CMA CGM plans to restore freight rates
  • Port of Camas-Washougal plans dedication ceremony
  • Port of Tacoma installing automated rail switch machines
  • Crowley scholarship program helps students in Central America

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • France considers E1bn bailout fund
    FRANCE is the latest country to consider financial support for cash-strapped shipowners after the German government promised help for struggling Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Exim Bank in landmark $389m tanker loan to OSG
    NEW York-listed Overseas Shipholding Group has borrowed $389m from China's Exim Bank to fund five tankers, in the government-owned bank's first deal with a US...
  • EU issues shipping emissions ultimatum
    THE European Union will unilaterally impose a regional scheme to cut emissions of greenhouse gases from ships by 2013 unless the industry can deliver a global...
  • Yemen unrest could see boom in pirate attacks
    A FAILED Yemeni state could see its people emulate the example of Somalia and turn to piracy.
  • Germans snap up boxships for a bargain
    CARSTEN Rehder and Maritim Equity funds team up to buy vessels at more than 50% below sale prices.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • OSG reveals China finance
    OVERSEAS Shipholding Group today confirmed a landmark financing deal with the Export-Import Bank of China, reportedly the first ever such arrangement with a US company
  • Ferry group defies suspension
    A PHILIPPINES ferry group continued today to operate three ferries while challenging Manila's move to suspend sailings, issued after last weekend's Superferry 9 disaster
  • Thyssen sells Nordseewerke
    THYSSENKRUPP has sold part of its shipbuilding subsidiary Nordseewerke to Siag Schaaf Industrie, which intends to convert the yard to produce offshore wind turbines
  • India port strike threat lifted
    PORT AND dock workers in India have clinched a landmark wage deal with the government after talks with shipping minister GK Vasan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • OOCL Hikes Asia-Australia Rates
  • New Penn Teamsters Approve Concessions
  • Marad Warns of Increasing Piracy
  • B.H.I.T. Buys Rail Tie Recycler
  • DHL Cuts 560 Jobs in Retailer Bankruptcy
  • Boeing Forecasts $1 Trillion Growth in Asian Aviation
  • Transport Employment Figures Remain Unsteady
  • MASkargo Launches Narita Service
  • Reliance Network Passes Antitrust Review
  • ICAO, IATA to Put Dangerous Goods Info Online
  • Diesel Drops 2.7 Cents to $2.647 per Gallon
  • India Averts Port Strike
  • Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Falls 1 Percent
  • Descartes' Enhances Real-Time Web Services
  • Kuehne + Nagel Teams with Benetton in Russia
  • Maersk Divides Odense Shipyard in Two
  • Hong Kong Box Throughput Drops 17 Percent
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Decline Stabilizes
  • Trade Growth Skips St. Lawrence Seaway
  • Beluga Ships Complete Northeast Passage
  • Hong Kong Air Imports Grow 4 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Everybody needs rules; but are the 'Rotterdam Rules' the answer?
    The Netherlands port city of Rotterdam is gearing itself up to host a Colloquium and other events surrounding the opening for signature of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea - the 'Rotterdam Rules'.
  • ASC moves to Colombo
  • CMA CGM phases in more rate rises
  • Dubai's GAC appoints new marine rep
  • Vancouver Port rationalises exec team
  • Upgraded customs system launched at Marseilles Fos

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Omega plunges
    Kassiotis-led products tanker owner sees shares fall after analyst downgrade and worse-than-expected results.
  • Bulker sinks
    All but one rescued as Mongolian-flagged Black Rose sinks off India.
  • Red debt
    Morten Arntzen-led OSG bags $389m loan from China's Exim bank to fund five newbuildings.
  • Trawler to blame
    Tribunal ruling points finger at a trawler captain in a fatal 2006 collision with a reefer in Brazil's Guanabara Bay.
  • IPO set to go
    Nearly $120m to be sought in next week's offering by India's Pipavav Shipyard to fund expansion plans.
  • LNG Sabine-bound
    Elcano's Castillo de Villalba seen taking load of LNG to Cheniere's Louisiana import terminal.
  • Buus Nielsen quits
    Odense managing director ends 43 year career with the shipyard after business is split in two.
  • Auction looms
    Georgia frees Turkish master but readies enforced sale of tanker and cargo seized in Black Sea.
  • Pay-up time
    Goldenport "will demand full payment" from Spain's Contenemar after boxship charter default.
  • Ship strikes yacht
    China Shipping bulker crashes into schoolgirl's yacht off Australia as she gears up for solo, round the world voyage.
  • Ohio liner envy
    Port officials in Cleveland are applying for funds to subsidise a weekly, US-flag containership line to Montreal.
  • Minoan CFO out
    George Vassilokonstantakis walks away from Grimaldi-controlled company citing personal reasons.
  • Yard cash due
    Public and private Indian shipbuilders could pocket up to INR 60bn in subsidies by 2013.
  • Antigua aggro
    Six US Carnival cruiseship passengers arrested in Caribbean after alleged brawl with police.
  • S&P cools off
    Holidays and weaker rates have taken the steam out of the S&P market, Barry Rogliano figures suggest.
  • Limarko hot
    Lithuanian reefer owner pushes up profit in first six months despite revenue dip.
  • Split in two
    Cambodia-flagged ship breaks up in Black Sea sparking pollution fear, 12 crew rescued.
  • Drill danger
    Contract for India's Aban Offshore drillship reportedly at risk due to delivery delay.
  • Sick again
    Norovirus outbreak strikes Fred Olsen cruiseship for second time this year.
  • Yang Ming sells
    Taiwanese boxship owner offloading 40% stake in investment company for TWD 758.7m.
  • Transocean files
    German cruiseship company seeks bankruptcy protection after norovirus outbreak and cancelled cruise.
  • Omega in the red
    US-listed Greek product tanker specialist sees second quarter loss on lower revenues and one-off loss.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Maersk to raise Europe/Africa rates
  • MSC adds Philadelphia to Europe service
  • Zim raising rates in Asia/Europe trade
  • Cathay Pacific CEO: Suppliers need to drop prices
  • DOT reviews paperless hazmat data sharing
  • Iraqi transport minister arrested for taking bribe
  • U.S. foreign policy-based export controls under review
  • K + N to handle Russia logistics for Benetton
  • MOL consolidation unit wins U.S. retailer contract
  • Four Soft provides forwarding system to Panafresh
  • SCI eyes terminal management business
  • Direct calls at new Vietnam port no time saver
  • Marseilles starts inter-facility port customs system

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • Polish yards sale on hold until year end
    The EU Commission has granted an extended deadline for the sale of the shipyard assets in Gdansk and Gdynia. The Polish government now has time until the end of the
  • Sovcomflot takes delivery of suezmax
    Russian tanker operator Sovcomflot has taken delivery of the crude oil tanker SCF Primorye from Daewoo Marine Shipbuilding Engineering, South Korea. ConocoPhillips will charter the vessel on a long-term
  • Aalborg Industries to lay off 100 employees
    Aalborg Industries has given notice to 100 employees, 17 per cent of its Danish workforce, whom will be laid off in the coming months. The notice comes after a steep
  • Maersk Line not alone with deficit
    A. P. M'ller-M'rsk's Maersk Line is not alone with a deficit in the first half of 2009 in the container industry. According to a list compiled by AXS-Alphaline
  • Red figures for Green Reefers
    Norwegian Green Reefers reports a tough second quarter as the company had to struggle in a spot market 60 per cent weaker compared to the corresponding period last year. 'April

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
  • US Coast Guard salvage vessel to avoid pollution
    National pollution control fund allows federal salvage, uninsured boats a concern.
  • Further bunker prices gains mid-week
    Many European markets quiet as prices rise for second day.
  • Petrobras secures high viscosity fuel oil cargo
    Parcel to be loaded from Red Sea refinery.
  • Container lines see their cash reserves eroded
    All major carriers are making losses, says research company.
  • New bunker trader for Stena Oil
  • Pipeline monopoly acquires stake in terminal
    Transneft takes over part of Ust-Luga oil terminal project.
  • Rising crude oil pushes bunker prices up
    Marine fuel markets firm in key Asian ports.
  • Chemoil appoints senior trader
    Trader will 'further strengthen Chemoil's position in Fujairah and Singapore'.
  • Cargo ship splits into two
    Accident sparks fears of oil pollution in the Black Sea.
  • Grounded bulk carrier leaks oil
    Strong winds pushed the vessel ashore.
  • Oil market in 'good shape' says Saudi Arabia
    Oil Minister says the current price is good for consumers and producers.
  • Brightoil reports 'astonishing' annual results
    Revenue rocketed 13,150% in the 12 months to the end of June.

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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
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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
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MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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