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October 15, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Follow money trail to reduce piracy: officials
    To foil modern-day pirates, more than just military action is needed, Interpol and other officials said yesterday. Rather, one needs to follow the money trail to see where it leads.
  • Maritime safety accord signed
    Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia have concluded a joint technical arrangement with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to institutionalise a trust fund that aims to enhance safety and marine environment protection in the straits of Malacca and Singapore.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen hikes rate US$150/TEU north Europe-Asia November 1
  • Asia-Europe container decline bottoms out: ELAA
  • Evergreen and CSCL further unite by merging Asia-PNW loops
  • APL monthly box volume up 1pc, but revenue down 29pc
  • Maersk to reduce capacity of WestMed-USEC service
  • Fear of Cosco reforms spark crippling Piraeus container strike
  • Berlin appears to okay loan guarantees to Hapag-Lloyd
  • Study finds cargo infrastructure key to Egyptian growth
  • India's first global box hub to open early next year
  • Martin Home Furnishings offers LCL service to smaller customers
  • Finnish company devises method to containerise large steel coils
  • Prologis leases distribution space to Nipro in Japan
  • Ethiopian Cargo picks Freight-In-Time as Kenyan GSSA
  • FedEx Express to install aircraft fire suppression system
  • Rutges air trucker first to meet Cargo 2000 data standards

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MISC launches 2nd loop of Halal Express Service (HE2)
  • Bharati takes another 0.8 pc stake in Great Offshore
  • WCAPN conference proves to be largest gathering of independent project freight professionals
  • Post-Diwali, spotlight to be on topical issues at 5th India Shipping Summit
  • Belgium Minister calls for enhanced trade ties
  • Apeda official sees bright future for organic products' exports
  • 177 pc surge in Sept. handicraft exports
  • Thai Dy PM sees trade booming
  • vpt presented environment award
  • KPT remains ahead of Major Ports during H1
  • Sarma conducts spot check of Vallarpadam ICTT's progress
  • Greens move SC against Dhamra port project
  • 2 pc interest subsidy granted to apparel exporters
  • Freight aid scheme to enable seafood exporters to swim against the tide, double shipments
  • 7 critical areas on Direct Taxes Code identified for minute scrutiny
  • Investors pulling out of SEZs
  • Final 2008-09 data on leather exports springs few surprises
  • India moves up to 44 on index of IT competitiveness
  • Seminar on food processing technology today

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2009
  • Aslog congress 2009 postponed until next year
    The French logistics association Aslog's annual congress, which should have taken place in the city of Lille in northwestern France on 17 and 18 November, has been postponed until ...
  • Gerry Weber banking on Fiege
    Gerry Weber International, headquartered in Halle (Germany), has entrusted the logistics for flat textiles in the Gerry Weber Edition range to Fiege, a service provider b...
  • Gebrüder Weiss opens office in Macedonia
    Gebrüder Weiss, an Austrian logistics provider, guarantees a seamless transport service from and to the Balkan region since it opened its own office in Macedonia on 12 October. The...
  • Cat Logistics opens distribution centre for Manitowoc in Indiana
    The Manitowoc Company and Caterpillar Logistics Services have officially opened a new parts distribution facility in Jeffersonville (USA). As part of the multi-year agreement, Cat ...
  • CMA CGM launches first INTTRA eInvoice platform in North America
    CMA CGM, the world's third largest container shipping company, is piloting INTTRA's web-based eInvoice solution with select customers in North America. As the leading e-commerce pl...
  • WWL boosts China express service
    Sailings on the China Express, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics' dedicated Japan-Korea-China ro-ro (PCTC) service, have been upped to three a month because of a resurgence ...
  • Norfolkline opens new office in Frankfurt area
    Norfolkline has opened a new office in Germany's Frankfurt area. Dick van Herwaarden, general manager sales at Norfolkline Logistics, said, "we were highly concientious in choosing...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Chinese ore and coal to propel bulk fleet upwards
  • Trust launched to oversee Malacca Straits safety
  • EU closes IACS case
  • Singapore box volumes down last month but drop lessening

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • West Coast ports teaming up to compete for new business
  • Evergreen Line plans Europe to Med rate increase
  • Reed Smith adding partners in Washington, DC office
  • Corps re-opens The Dalles lock following emergency repair work
  • Annual AAPA convention set for Port of Galveston

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Danish owners call for CMA CGM and Hapag Lloyd capacity cuts
    Box lines should be forced to cut their fleet capacity in return for government financial support
  • More charges over Full City
    Norwegian vessel traffic service centre staff under criminal investigation.
  • Barwil fined in US over Iran violation
    BARWIL Agencies' North American arm agrees $84,000 penalty for sanctions violation
  • Offshore slump hits Acergy
    Revenues fall by more than 10% in third quarter

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Danish confidence in energy index
    DENMARK is confident that its energy efficient design index for new ships will be applied and will be a major factor in influencing the commercial decisions of shipowners and yards
  • Genco files for IPO
    Genco Shipping & Trading of the US is soliciting an initial public offering of common stock by Baltic Trading Limited, a recently formed subsidiary of Genco
  • Norway believes in emissions trading
    NORWAY today put its weight behind the Emissions Trading Scheme as the most cost-effective way for shipowners to cut carbon pollution
  • UK warning over IRISL sanctions
    THE UK has frozen all business dealings with state-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines over claims the company has helped in the development of nuclear weapons
  • Reed Smith adds environmentalists
    LAW firm Reed Smith has bolstered its US maritime practice at a time when US policy toward environmental regulation is increasingly important to ship owners
  • Santander to close ship lease team
    SANTANDER, Spain's biggest bank, is to close its ship lease team because it is regarded as a "non-growth" sector
  • Bunker traders seek cleared trading
    PROMPTED by increasing concern about credit risk, bunker traders are looing at setting up a clearing house for their business activities

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Box Charter Rates Slip to New Lows
  • Carriers Ready for Strike in Puerto Rico
  • Weber Launches Consolidated Freight Program
  • From Breakbulk Transpo 2009
  • Analyst Says Pacer Could Exit UP-Stacktrain Service
  • Europe Airlines' Cargo Falls 15.1 Percent
  • Oakland to Ban Older Trucks
  • Rotterdam to Open Steel Terminal in November
  • Concor Profit Falls as Revenue Grows
  • Seaway Demand Plunged 35 Percent
  • Evans Network Acquires Two Trucking Firms
  • S&P Says RailAmerica Likely Eyeing Buys
  • Retail Sales Slide 1.5 Percent
  • Schneider Exec Sees Growth Coming
  • Evergreen, CMA CGM Announce New Rate Hikes
  • J.B. Hunt Reported Close to Intermodal Deal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Piraeus dock strike to 'continue indefinitely'
  • RSGT takes delivery of more RTGs
  • Intra-Asia rates low, but Europe ahead
  • DP World issues Callao progress report
  • Bridge linking Hong Kong to China moves closer to fruition

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • STX orders 8
    Brokers say STX Pan Ocean has ordered eight VLOCs, as expected, at sister company STX Offshore & Shipbuilding.
  • BLT seeks $368m
    Berlian Laju Tanker is planning to issue bonds in November as part of Camilo Eitzen & CO takeover deal.
  • Who's in charge?
    Yuri Nikitin (pictured) and others top figures at Kinex "dictated decisions" at Sovcomflot during Dmitry Skarga's tenure, claims Igor Borisenko.
  • Boxing up
    Tor Olav Troim confirms John Fredriksen is participating in new containership venture, The Container Company.
  • Seeking 5 to 7
    In $230m IPO, Peter Georgiopoulos' new Baltic Trading expects to buy up to seven vessels by the end of next year.
  • More Pride
    Fidelity Investments more than doubles its stake in rig and drillship owner Pride International.
  • Owner hires CFO
    Varouxakis-led FreeSeas hires Cardiff Marine banking executive Alexandros Mylonas for chief financial officer job.
  • Genco in IPO
    Peter Georgiopoulos' Genco files papers to list new spot-focused bulker owner, Baltic Trading.
  • $5.6m please!
    Somali pirates demand huge ransom for release of Spanish fishing vessel and 36 crew.
  • Only a ritual
    Under Dmitry Skarga's leadership Sovcomflot's executive board met only to 'rubber stamp' decisions he had already made, Igor Borisenko says.
  • Mystic rescue
    Cal Dive International dive support vessel rescues seven in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Tragic crash
    Shipowner Atle Jebsen has been killed in a Norwegian highway accident.
  • Q-Ship rises
    Qatar gas carrier and tanker owner posts 13% jump in nine-month profit.
  • Acergy down
    Nasdaq-listed offshore player sees nine-month profits slide on lower revenues.
  • Yemen nabs nine
    Guns and grenade launchers found with suspected Somali pirates off Taiz, Yemen agency says.
  • PNG proposal
    Australian businesses consider teaming up to launch direct shipping service to Port Moresby.
  • Pirates let off
    Ammunition, grappling hooks and 10 fuel barrels not enough to convince German Navy to arrest suspects off Seychelles.
  • French foray?
    Naval contractor DCNS linked to stake purchase in Poland's Gdynia shipyard in return for sale of two submarines.
  • Fire fine
    Philippines court rules Keppel Cebu Shipyard liable for blaze that gutted Superferry 3 in 2000.
  • LD loads
    Tasmanian owner steps in to bring food to Australia's Flinders island after regular service ended by strike.
  • New face
    Former HCI executive Jens Burgemeister to take top job at Germany's Marine Service - Chemikalien Seetransport.
  • Q-Ship extends
    Qatar owner wins price rise for towage and pilot boat contract at Mesaieed port.
  • NCSP better
    Huge leap in grain and diesel fuel volumes help Novorossiysk Sea Port in first three quarters.
  • Uni-Asia gets loan
    Japanese ship financier secures partial funding from Taiwan bank for handysize bulker newbuilding.
  • Deal agreed
    Hyundai Heavy pens preliminary agreement to assume control of Hyundai Corp but no price given.
  • Egyptian deal
    Finnish manufacturer wins deal to supply rubber tired gantry cranes to the Port of Damietta.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • China Shipping, Evergreen in another joint service
  • Evergreen: Higher Europe-to-Med rates
  • Zim to extend peak season surcharge
  • CSX: Worst of recession "likely behind us"
  • USDA holds inspection user fee meeting
  • Grand Alliance partners could follow NYK to Tacoma
  • DP World will decommission cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • EU intervened against pirates
    The German warship Bremen yesterday intervened against suspected pirates. A helicopter from the EU Navfor warship identified suspected pirate craft in the Somali Basin. The suspected craft were made up
  • First Tärntank vessel under Danish flag
    The first tanker in the Tärntank fleet switched to Danish flag on Monday this week. During a stay in Halmstad, the Tärnland lowered the Swedish flag and hoisted the Danish

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Bunker prices lack direction
    Ongoing port strike in Piraeus weakening demand.
  • Trader promoted at Dan-Bunkering
  • Global Vision Bunkers to open Singapore office
    Netherlands-based bunker broker and trader expands to strategic location.
  • Bunker prices in Fujairah mixed
    Bunker demand strengthening in Fujairah.
  • New company to explore market for 'scrubbing'
    Aims to match shipowners with the best technology solutions and to facilitate financing.
  • Global bunker demand 'down by 20%'
    'Competitive prices' are keeping Singapore sales strong, conference told.
  • Wilhelmsen announces key agency and bunkers appointment
    Fall in demand has 'opened up possibilities', looking to 'dramatically increase' market share.
  • Sealub Alliance grows
    New alliance member will cover Israeli ports.
  • Mixed bunker demand in firming markets
    Crude oil prices climbing in early trading.
  • Financier: Market conditions for shipping to 'get worse'
    Excess tonnage capacity could take another 10 years to clear.
  • New exchange seeks to trade maritime carbon credits
    Reducing CO2 emissions from ships will be made 'easier and even profitable'.
  • Chemoil fills key position for Europe
    Appoints position of new sales and marketing director for Europe.
  • Bullish bunker market in Tokyo Bay 'to stay'
    380 cSt material hit a two-month high on Tuesday.
  • Singapore September box volumes dip 16.1% on year
    Throughput volumes slip both year-on-year and month-on-month.
  • Straits safety gets boost from IMO Fund
    Straits of Malacca and Singapore Trust Fund is 'welcome development' says minister.
  • Shanghai Fuel to enter China's bonded bunker market
    Fuel oil trader applies to get a bonded storage license.

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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
- geographical areas
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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