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November 11, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Long way to rates recovery
    With the container business downturn having bottomed out, the burning issue is now the pace and form of the recovery, says Eivind Kolding, CEO of AP Moller-Maersk Group's container business.
  • China asks to take lead role in anti-piracy ops
    China wants to take a lead role in spearheading naval anti-piracy operations off the Somalia coast, underscoring its spreading military ambitions beyond Chinese waters, the South China Morning Post reported yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Keeping EU in check
    REGULAR readers of this column will know I think the shipping world should keep a close eye on the maritime ambitions of the European Commission (EC).
Shipping Times
  • Berkshire selling 2 railroad stakes before completing new purchase
    Warren Buffett is looking to sell off his stakes in two big railroad companies, even as he recently announced a take- over of Burlington Northern Santa Fe.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Long way to rates recovery
    With the container business downturn having bottomed out, the burning issue is now the pace and form of the recovery, says Eivind Kolding, CEO of AP Moller-Maersk Group's container business.
  • China asks to take lead role in anti-piracy ops
    China wants to take a lead role in spearheading naval anti-piracy operations off the Somalia coast, underscoring its spreading military ambitions beyond Chinese waters, the South China Morning Post reported yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Keeping EU in check
    REGULAR readers of this column will know I think the shipping world should keep a close eye on the maritime ambitions of the European Commission (EC).
Shipping Times
  • Berkshire selling 2 railroad stakes before completing new purchase
    Warren Buffett is looking to sell off his stakes in two big railroad companies, even as he recently announced a take- over of Burlington Northern Santa Fe.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Long way to rates recovery
    With the container business downturn having bottomed out, the burning issue is now the pace and form of the recovery, says Eivind Kolding, CEO of AP Moller-Maersk Group's container business.
  • China asks to take lead role in anti-piracy ops
    China wants to take a lead role in spearheading naval anti-piracy operations off the Somalia coast, underscoring its spreading military ambitions beyond Chinese waters, the South China Morning Post reported yesterday.
Strait Talk
  • Keeping EU in check
    REGULAR readers of this column will know I think the shipping world should keep a close eye on the maritime ambitions of the European Commission (EC).
Shipping Times
  • Berkshire selling 2 railroad stakes before completing new purchase
    Warren Buffett is looking to sell off his stakes in two big railroad companies, even as he recently announced a take- over of Burlington Northern Santa Fe.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk ups Asia to Mideast-Africa rate US$250/TEU December 15
  • Maersk applies to rejoin Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement
  • Yield 29pc down as APL October container volumes rises 14pc
  • Boxes pile up at Cosco Pacific's strike-plagued Greek CT
  • CMA CGM takes delivery of 13,300 TEUer, joins Asia-Europe loop
  • Troubled Rickmers can't take delivery of 13,300-TEUer for Hanjin
  • Wan Hai reports quarterly loss at US$41 million
  • Yang Ming third quarter loss at US$117 million
  • Damco starts deep penetration Amazon barge service
  • Panama Canal CEO urges ports to be ready for expansion
  • Murmansk throughput up 33.9pc from January-September
  • Air France-KLM 19pc down in October, Asia Pacific hit hardest
  • Korean Air and Delta Airlines see recovery ahead
  • Federal funds rescue Missouri's Midwest China Air Hub project

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Vision 2025 to unfold today
  • Piracy pushes up insurance costs for Indian shipping cos by 20-25 pc
  • Executives come to the 'Fore!'
  • Logixlift handles 'copter from Mumbai Port to Baltimore
  • Welgrow India merges with Clarion India
  • Probe into dumping of PVC paste resin initiated
  • Exim Club, Ahmedabad & Assocham to get familiar with Port of Antwerp tomorrow
  • Maytas Infra to sail away from Machilipatnam port project
  • Uphold moral values, exhorts Ajeya Kallam
  • Air cargo industry out of turbulence?
  • Forex reserves dropped by $1,129 million
  • Fieo chief seeks new soft credit window for MSME sector
  • Cheaper inputs, cost-cutting steps swell India Inc's bottomlines
  • Group of Secretaries to handle stake sale of PSUs

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
  • Crane breakdown at Zurich/Rekingen HRT
    The container service provider Transfracht reported the breakdown of a crane at the Zurich/Rekingen HRT (Switzerland). The repair work may last until this morning (10 November).
  • Turkish Airlines signs firm order for three more A330-300s
    Turkish Airlines has signed a contract for the purchase of three additional Airbus A330-300 aircraft, due for delivery from September 2010. The new agreement brings the total numbe...
  • Ran Logistics completes IPO in Istanbul
    The Turkish logistics service provider Ran Logistics has completed its initial public offering (IPO) process and was recently listed on the Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) in&nb...
  • Pacer International announces new arrangements with Union Pacific
    Pacer International Inc, the asset-light North American freight transportation and logistics services provider, recently announced that it has entered into new arrangements with Un...
  • Agility continues logistics buildup for Shanghai Expo 2010
    With less than 200 days to go to the launch of the Shanghai Expo 2010 in China, Agility Fairs and Events is continuing its preparation for the upcoming event. The service provider&...
  • Competition for Deutsche Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national rail service provider, is getting a rival in its own long-distance rail network. With effect from 15 August 2010, private trains will start to run...
  • BNSF and BLET reach tentative agreement
    The US rail service provider BNSF has reached a tentative agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) union to settle wage and work rule ma...
  • Evergreen plans to order 100 new containerships
    The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Marine plans to order 100 new containerships when the market recovers. Evergreen chairman Dr Yung-fa Chang confirmed this enormous newbuild...
  • RMS gains a foothold in Norway
    The German company Rhein-, Maas- und See-Schiffahrtskontor GmbH (RMS), a coastal shipping specialist that is part of the Duisburg (DE) Rhenus group, is set to start a weekly schedu...
  • German shipowners top the table in the containership fleet
    The number of commercial vessels controlled by German owners has decreased to 3,281 units (2008=3,371). The country owns 7.3 % of the world's fleet and 8.4 % of the total global to...
  • New driving restrictions in Lombardy
    Driving restrictions for lorries that are not environment-friendly were recently introduced in Italy's Lombardy region. The regulations apply to Euro 0, Euro 1 and Euro 2 class veh...
  • Emirates earns more than last year
    Emirates, a Dubai (UAE)-headquartered international airline, is still recording success after success despite the global economic recession. The Arabian carrier reported a net prof...

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
  • IBIA warns of sulphur rules confusion
  • Container safety guide for shippers
  • Austal's new US facility
  • New design office in Singapore

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
  • India bars entry of former S.S. Independence
  • CMA CGM takes delivery of new flagship

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
  • MOL puts gas carrier pair on 'extended delivery'
    Owner puts newbuildings on 'extended delivery' after failing to secure Sonatrach charters.
  • Very few distressed asset deals done
    Investors wary about committing finance to distressed funds.
  • Diana to continue fleet expansion drive
    Diana Shipping reports net income of $28.7m in third quarter.
  • Appeal court asked to confirm Erika fines
    Advocate general asked the appeal court to re-impose the maximum '375,000 ($561,860) in fines
  • Global Ship Lease holds firm on charter rates
    Boxship owner sees $3.9m third-quarter net loss but a gain of $30m in nine-month period.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
  • HSH's deputy CEO sacked
    THE WORLD'S largest shipping bank HSH Nordbank has sacked its deputy CEO and a fellow board member over high-risk transactions that caused more than €500M ($747.64M) in losses
  • Pirates said to seek $3M ransom
    PIRATES have today reportedly demanded $3M for a ship taken off Somalia
  • Korean firefight chills shipping
    NORTH and South Korean naval ships exchanged gunfire today, leading to fear that the exchange could escalate and harm commercial shipping
  • Dong Energy faces inquiry
    DENMARK'S Dong Energy faces a police investigation over accusations of failing to submit information demanded by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, Fairplay learned today
  • Ida shuts off Gulf oil
    OFFSHORE oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico were closed and more than a quarter of its natural gas production shut off as Tropical Storm Ida swept through the region today
  • Taiwan's exports rally
    TAIWAN'S fall in exports is slowing, IHS Global Insight reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
  • Houston, Maersk Test Fuel Switching
  • Senator Expects No Change in Rail Antitrust
  • FedEx Establishes First All-Hybrid Facility
  • EVA Air Cargo Launches IATA e-Freight
  • Merchant Marine Academy Superintendent Resigns
  • Toll Acquires Dubai's LDS
  • ODFL Speeds Service into Canada
  • Birdsall Acquires Deluxe Freight
  • National Refrigerated Opens LTL Lane
  • Lufthansa Cargo Decline Slows in October
  • BNSF Chief Waives Compensation Clause
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Nears $5 Billion
  • Beaumont Dedicates Deepwater Wharf
  • Tropical Storm Ida Touches Alabama
  • CMA CGM Gets Giant New Boxship
  • Diesel Falls First Time in Five Weeks
  • Global Ship Lease Loss Triples
  • Tyden Group Acquires E. J. Brooks

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
  • APL volumes recovering; revenue still weak
  • OOCL applies transatlantic reefer surcharge
  • Seaspan puts faith in Chinese and Japanese charters
  • HMM goes local in UK
  • DSV hit by exceptional items

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
  • Algoma gets loan
    Canada's Algoma Central lands $260m credit facility to fund newbuilding and upgrade projects.
  • 'Difficult quarter'
    CGGVeritas suffers 93% loss in third-quarter profits as it reaches the end of higher margin backlog and vessel oversupply still hurts seismic market.
  • J Ray buying?
    McDermott International executives mull purchasing distressed offshore vessels for its J Ray McDermott arm.
  • Solid war chest
    Analysts suggest Diana Shipping could easily buy several vessels as cash balance forecasted to approach $300m.
  • Commandments
    Half of orders on Novoship "10 commandments" chartering effectiveness report referred specifically to deals with Yuri Nikitin company.
  • Twin attack
    Maersk and Rickmers boxships fight off armed pirate assaults, amid rumours BW Lion gang has struck again.
  • J Ray turnaround
    J Ray McDermott and Secunda Maritime parent sees offshore operations flip to the black with $107m profit.
  • Lost for words
    Sovcomflot corruption trial hears how large parts of a Novoship meeting agenda seemingly vanished.
  • Antigua probes
    Antigua and Barbuda says it has launched an investigation into a weapons cargo on the Francop, as Israel labels matter a "war crime."
  • Bigger is better
    US-listed containership owner GSL has pushed up nine-month profit thanks to its expanded fleet.
  • Di to buy
    Simeon Palios says Diana Shipping will tap cash reserves to buy bulkers after Q3 figures beat Wall Street bets.
  • Giant deal
    Dof AHTS secured extended stay off Brazil at a decent rate.
  • Secure your ship
    Navfor Atalanta commander says ships that have been hijacked off Somalia were not taking EU advice.
  • Sincere strong
    Long-term investments boost Taiwanese bulker owner in first three quarters.
  • In a fix
    Political pressure forced Novoship into fixing ships to Russian charterers, Sovcomflot trial hears.
  • Gas cruise
    Spain's Iberocruceros charters two cruiseships for Algerian LNG conference next year.
  • No go
    India bars controversial liner Platinum II from demolition at Alang, alleging toxic material on board.
  • Five-year glitch
    It will take until early 2014 to get all of the idle boxships back to work, report says.
  • Axe hanging
    STX Europe warns 400 jobs could go at Turku yard next year as work nears completion on Oasis of the Seas sistership.
  • $100m in place
    Eitzen Chemical passes initial target in private placement which aims to get the company back on its feet.
  • Breached again
    Evangelos Pistiolis-led Top warns of possible vessel sales if its banks don't waive loan breaches for a second time.
  • Last minute boost
    Roger Allard's All Leisure Group will top market expectations for the full-year with the aid of late bookings.
  • Seaboard drops
    US liner and bulker group sees shipping profit eroded in first nine months, but still mulling vessel acquisitions.
  • Turn them off!
    Unapproved hot lights near wheat cargo caused fire scare on Dutch cargoship off UK, probe finds.
  • Courage still red
    Singapore-listed bulker operator slumps to a loss in the third quarter on weak rates and low utilisation.
  • Captain asleep
    Princess Ashika inquiry hears that tragic vessel's master was left sleeping in cabin as water poured into sinking ferry.
  • On the up
    Norwegian cruiseferry business Hurtigruten returns to profit in first nine-months after far-reaching restructuring.
  • ICG falls
    Irish ferry and terminals group posts lower nine-month profit, but summer passenger figures encouraging.
  • Brandsrud bonus
    Seadrill's outgoing CFO banks over $0.5m from sale of shares in the John Fredriksen-led firm.
  • Volumes on the up
    Monthly volumes reach year high at Neptune Orient Lines, but rates still remain weak.
  • India contract
    Finnish engine company Wartsila wins offshore design contract from India's Pipavav Shipyard.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
  • 5 years to clear idled containerships?
  • TSA welcomes Maersk involvement
  • CMA CGM takes delivery of 13,300-TEU ship
  • Singapore Air Cargo losses mount in first half
  • EVA starts e-freight shipments
  • Old Dominion serves Canada via Montana gateway
  • U.S., Mexico solidify border cooperation

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
  • Competition watchdog agrees with Fjord Line
    The decision by the Port of Kristiansand in Norway to deny Fjord Line access to the port was in breach of the EEA agreement, according to the EFTA surveillance body
  • Esvagt lays up four ships
    Esvagt A/S has taken four ships out of service as a consequence of the declining offshore market in the North Sea area. The ships are now laid up at
  • Pirates attacked oil tanker 1,000 nautical miles off Somalia
    Yesterday pirates attacked the Hong Kong-registered crude oil tanker BW Lion, 158.557 GT, some 400 nautical miles north east of the Seychelles and 1,000 nautical miles east of

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
  • Bunker costs tumble in Q3
    Norwegian operator stays in profit.
  • Prices firming in Europe
    Crude futures weakening on the NYMEX in early trading.
  • Mixed messages on the future of fuel oil
    Refiners 'don't know, and mostly don't care' about how to respond to changing marine fuel demands.
  • New appointment for Chemoil
    Liana Pietsch will join its Athens-based sales and marketing team.
  • Firm prices in Fujairah
    Durban seeing good demand, prices rising.
  • More ships loosing power as sulphur rules tighten
    San Francisco port captain says ships with 'history of problems' will need tug escort.
  • Passenger ships face 'three different sulphur rules'
    IBIA says players will need to exercise 'extreme vigilance' not to 'fall foul' of regulations.
  • Steady to firm market after crude oil jump
    Singapore fuel oil prices unchanged despite Monday's firm crude close.
  • Sri Lanka supplier 'inflating' bunker prices
    Ceases bunkering joint venture following allegations.
  • Singapore storage 'not fully optimised'
    Potential for bunker sector to expand.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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