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July 14, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • RCI to start year-round Asian cruise
    Royal Caribbean International (RCI) will strengthen its presence in Asia via an all-year-round service starting in November, says a report in the StarBiz, quoting RCI president and CEO.

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco imposes Taiwan surcharge, ups Asia-US rate US$500/FEU August 15
  • Rising bunker prompts Hamburg Sud and Alianca rate hike
  • Hong Kong Goldman Sachs analyst sees rebound in third quarter
  • Operator of Qingdao Qianwan Phase 4 terminal ready to roll
  • Shipbuilding Cosco Corporation agrees to one-year delivery delays
  • NYK looks to scale down Tacoma terminal plans
  • Taiwan shipbuilder to delay containership deliveries
  • DP World wins 15-year extension to run Sydney's Port Botany terminal
  • North Carolina box berth construction to be done in December
  • Regional finalists of young international forwarder contest
  • IMO meeting this week focuses on marine environment
  • JIFFA launches website with enhanced English
  • China Southern's Shenzhen cargo sales rocket 338pc in April
  • ASTAR, ABX lay off scores of Wilmington DHL Air Park workers
  • EGSAC appoints AMS in Pakistan as exclusive agent

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ArabitaL Container Lines completes a year of successful operations
  • Shortage of swine flu drug leads shipping cos to UK supplier Move aimed at protecting crew
  • Ex-NYK Chairman now heads Japan-Belgium Society
  • ABG set to up the ante for Great Offshore stake
  • Seamax Logistics widens network
  • IMO confers consultative status on World Shipping Council Shipping's operating landscape to change-Ron Widdows
  • Safmarine starts Far East-southern Africa Safari 3 route
  • MSC to upgrade capacity on Far East-US East Coast lane
  • CKYH Alliance to call on Vietnam in US East Coast service
  • Asia-US carriers seek 50 pc hike, $ 500/FEU above spot rate
  • MOL claims its Vietnam-LA loop fastest & most direct
  • Da Chan Bay welcomes MAERSK LINE service's first call
  • Idle container shipping capacity falls as scrapping increases
  • 300,000-dwt ore carrier Toyokuni launched
  • Yantian welcomes first New Zealand service
  • CTSA to levy 2 pc currency surcharge from Aug.
  • "K" Line joins MOL in quitting European Liner Affairs Association
  • AADA to levy $ 600/FEU from Aug. 1 on mainland China/HK cargo to Oz
  • Chittagong to implement new container terminal software
  • CNC Line appoints CMA CGM China & Hong Kong as agent for global liner services
  • Shrimp exporters happy with US slashing anti-dumping duty
  • ...but EU traceability law worries
  • Just 40 minutes to handle 45-wagon box train!
  • ...deftly handles record number of OOG box cargo
  • China's Top 10 ports handle 7 pc less boxes in May
  • XI Plan port capacity target of 1 bn tonnes becomes a far cry
  • Gangavaram port draws anchor
  • Top global firms eyeing port expansion plans
  • Budget expenditure crosses Rs 10-lakh cr. in 2009-10
  • CBDT defers move for UTN to file tax returns
  • Direct Tax Code may lead to withdrawal of all sops to corporates, cautions expert
  • AIAI to meet Canadian business team today

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • V.Ships VLCC attacked
  • Marshall Islands passes 50m gt mark
  • UK holds Rotterdam Rules consultation
  • Barclays charters VLCC
  • CMB sells capesize bulker

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • Washington Ferries Division lays out long range plans
  • Port of Bremerton names Ware community outreach advisor
  • Crowley moving Royal Ballet for performances in Cuba
  • IMO Council taps seafarers as theme for 2010 Maritime Day
  • Lockheed Martin team lays keel for third LCS

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • MSC boss Aponte defends box fleet growth
    MOVE is 'necessary' in an 'extraordinary crisis'.
  • MSC drives transhipment growth
  • Charterers avoid elderly bulkers
    STATISTICS show 80% of the world's unemployed vessels are aged 20 years or older.
  • Mitropoulos calls for united effort to tackle climate change
    IMO chief urges countries to try to work together to deliver realistic results.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • US box imports edge up
    BOX IMPORTS at major US ports are forecast to increase 4.2% this month, compared with June, but are expected to be down 17% year on year
  • KG house seeks €2.4M bail-out
    HAMBURG'S KG house Ownership is asking investors in three of its box ships to provide €2.4M ($3.34M) in rescue aid
  • VLCC attacked by pirates
    A VLCC was today attacked by Somali pirates in the western part of the Gulf of Aden, the Maritime Security Centre in the Horn of Africa told Fairplay
  • Man hurt as UK crane collapses
    SHIPSIDE operations at Southampton's port were suspended today when a worker was injured after a crane collapsed onto a box ship, DP World Southampton said
  • Nabucco pipeline deal signed
    TURKEY and four EU countries signed an accord today, in conjunction with the EC, that gives the green light to build the long-planned Nabucco gas pipeline, IHS Global Insight reported
  • Feet to the fire for Swire
    QUEENSLAND is threatening to cancel dealings with Swire's Australian and international interests to press the group to pay for oil spill expenses

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • Container Traffic in India Falls
  • Crowley Ships Ballet Props to Cuba
  • Heathrow Sees Busiest Cargo Month of 2009
  • Expeditors Projects Profit Decline
  • WTO Head: Crisis is 'Far From Over'
  • Senate Confirms Mendez as Federal Highway Administrator
  • OECD Unemployment Rate Rises in May
  • Agility Unit to Support Afghan Logistics
  • Iberia Boss to Focus on BA Merger
  • Union Files Complaint Against Evergreen
  • Rail Labor Chief Calls Union Merger Plan 'Dead'
  • Israeli Shipping Line Gets First Mega-Ship
  • Marseilles Container Traffic Soars
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Jumps in Early July

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • Southampton closed following another crane collapse
  • OOCL's slide continues in Q2 09
  • Swire facing Queensland boycott
  • SAGT snatches share from SLPA
  • OCTAL raises capital for phase 2 expansion

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • CMB earns $6m
    Belgium's Bocimar bags a $5.7m gain from the sale of the capesize Mineral London.
  • Manager charged
    Federal grand jury in San Francisco indicts Brusco Tug & Barge manager for allegedly dumping dredging materials in California delta.
  • Record week
    Capesize bulker fixtures out of Brazil hit new weekly record, as Australia cargoes slump.
  • BG delivers cargo
    UK-based LNG player delivers commissioning cargo to GNL Quintero despite legal row in Chile.
  • CSAV bags $37m
    Liner operator auctions off 26.7% stake in Chilean port services outfit Agunsa.
  • John plays banker
    Chairman John Fredriksen provides $80m loan to Golar LNG ahead of $100m plus equity issue.
  • MEND seeks swap
    Nigerian militants demand release of detained leader in exchange for six Eitzen tanker crew.
  • Clean catches up
    Amount of oil products stored on tankers approaches crude volumes as 56 LR2 ships taken out of market.
  • Capes king
    Capesize owners left rivals in the shade to top Lorentzen & Stemoco's 'performance index' for 2008.
  • Drillship payday
    The SC Lancer, a 32-year-old drillship, sees its day rate more than double in seven-year contract with Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras.
  • VLCC attacked
    TMT-owned tanker A Elephant avoids capture in Gulf of Aden after vessel hijacked on Saturday used as mothership in sustained attack.
  • Volga spill
    Leak from tanker in Russian river stretches 12 kilometres, but authorities say it has been "localised."
  • Great Lakes cull
    American Steamship axes over 200 staff as shipping slump hits home.
  • Vroon not axing
    Dutch owner confirms delay of bulker duo at Cosco yard, still discussing two further delays.
  • Pipe dream
    Croatian pipeline company Janaf wants to create Adriatic spot market from port of Omisalj.
  • Dardanelles delay
    Turkish ship anchored in strategic waterway after breaking down with engine failure.
  • Still sliding
    OOIL continues to see quarterly earnings slip as dire Asia to Europe trade drags second quarter income down 42%.
  • MSC scraps again
    Gianluigi Aponte-led shipowner continues to send vessels to face the torch with 25-year old tweendecker the latest to leave.
  • Doubling up
    China's Jiangsu Rongsheng shipyard expects to post twice as much profit in 2009.
  • Scrapping spree
    US maritime administration brings number of ship demolition deals to seven since May.
  • Spill off Norway
    Clean-up underway as UK-operated cruiseship spills oil at Norwegian UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Oresome hat-trick
    Mitsui OSK lands three long-term bulker deals with Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto.
  • Ferry smash
    Aboitiz vessel damaged after hitting pier in Philippines following mechanical failure.
  • FMG eyes China
    Continued detention of four Rio Tinto staff without charge has rival Fortescue Metals on guard.
  • Crane crashes
    One injured as crane collapses onto boxes near NYK Line container vessel at Southampton docks.
  • Suez income hit
    Revenues for the Suez Canal continue to take a beating in the face of slow global trade and the threat of piracy attacks.
  • Alang raid
    Indian authorities arrest Pakistani woman allegedly working illegally at breakers' yard.
  • ESL wooed
    Chinese yard offers nine cancelled vessels to Ethiopian national carrier with payments staggered for 15 years.
  • Back for more
    Shipping Corp of India pens PSV pair at Cochin, a month after inking $35m AHTS twins at the same yard.
  • Tug attacked
    A Singapore-registered tug was attacked by marauding pirates near Indonesia on Sunday morning.
  • New breakers
    Fresh entrants to ship demolition sector driving up prices for owners willing to take a risk.
  • Decade-long deal
    STX Pan Ocean signs up to carry iron ore for Angang Steel in contract worth $233m.
  • QE2 to Cape?
    Former Cunard flagship may end up as a floating hotel in South Africa.
  • Shanghai sale
    Chinese port operator SIPG to raise CNY 5bn this year to boost working capital.
  • Nigeria Attack
    Nigerian militant group attacks a major oil-loading terminal in Lagos, claims it set terminals and tankers on fire.
  • STX exits Wadan
    STX Europe has sold its 30 percent ownership stake in Wadan Yards Group to Luxembourg-based interests.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • COSCO details Asia/U.S cost recovery charge
  • Zim takes delivery of large ships
  • Lines merge Asia/Australia-NZ services
  • Cathay volume falls 10% in June
  • ICC: Conclude Doha Round talks or recession will deepen
  • Groups urge Obama to tread carefully in Honduras
  • U.S. trade deficit narrows in May
  • Solicitations prepared for Jacksonville terminal
  • Two firms in for development of Iraqi port
  • Long Beach gets EPA equipment retrofit grant

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 13, 2009
  • Bunker prices still falling start of week
  • Singapore bunkers surpass Hong Kong prices
    Prices at the world's largest bunkering port firmed on tight avails.
  • Bunker spill reported in Norwegian fjord
    Geiranger Fjord listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Hyundai halts spot offers on tank maintenance
    Tank turnaround scheduled to be completed this week.
  • Singapore June bunker sales down 8%
    First half of 2008 still shows strong sales, beating figures year-on-year.
  • Green light for PetroChina to acquire Nippon Oil refinery stake
    49% stake would let PetroChina control all crude supply and product off-take.
  • Asian bunker demand boosts Middle East fuel oil prices
    Along with lower refinery runs globally and 'peak summer season' in the Middle East.
  • IEA more optimistic for 2010 oil demand
    But says prices rally has stalled on concerns about economic recovery, persistently high stockpiles and weak 2009 demand data.
  • Sri Lanka suppliers to capture business from passing ships
    Large number of ships on main trade route passing by the island presents a potential market.
  • Chimbusco forecasts bunker sales for global ports in 2015
    Sales in Singapore, Rotterdam, Fujairah and several other ports to fall; China sales to rise considerably.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
ASSOCIATIONS
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
PORTS
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
SHIPPING
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
PORTS
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
SHIPYARDS
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
TRADE
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
PORTS
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
PORTS
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
SHIPPING
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
SHIPPING
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
PORTS
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
SHIPPING
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
PORTS
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
SHIPPING
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
PORTS
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
SHIPPING
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
PORTS
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
SHIPPING
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
LOGISTICS
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
SHIPPING
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
SHIPPING
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
PORTS
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
PORTS
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
LOGISTICS
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
CRUISES
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
PORTS
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
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
CUSTOMS
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
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
SHIPPING
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
PORTS
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
LOGISTICS
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
YACHTING
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
SHIPPING
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
PORTS
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
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COMPANIES
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
NEWS
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
SHIPYARDS
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
MARITIME SERVICES
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
PORTS
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
INDUSTRY
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
LOGISTICS
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
PORTS
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
PORTS
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
PORTS
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
PORTS
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
AVIATION
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
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
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› 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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
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%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
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