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September 17, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Women rise in seafaring ranks
    Somali pirates who seize ships for ransom are holding more than 100 captive mariners, including a rarity in the male- dominated shipping industry - a woman officer.
  • NOL signs up for Russian fuel-saving tech
    Russian-led high-tech company Neftech is offering shipping companies the possibility of saving 10 per cent or more on their fuel bill with its breakthrough cavitation technology and it has signed an agreement for Neptune Orient Lines unit APL to make use of the new technology on 20 of the latter's ships.
  • DP World parent drops plan to sell stake
    DP World says its parent has dropped out of talks to sell a piece of the port operator, suggesting that Dubai is reluctant to loosen control of its most prized assets as it tries to fix its finances.
  • Boxship runs aground off Pulau Sebarok

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk increases east Med/Black Sea to west Africa rate
  • MISC adds second loop to Halal Express Service
  • Austral Asia Line starts new Far East-India service
  • Wuhan to build China's second largest inland port after Nanjing's
  • Russians ban ore trains to ease clogging at Far East ports
  • Sichuan's Yibin city joins Shanghai port to boost river traffic
  • Auckland port sells US$53 million in shares to parent after 74pc loss
  • Internal probe finds Canada's rail freight inspection inadequate
  • NYK Logistics to deliver Kia Motors' parts in Belgium, Luxembourg
  • New Orleans to host breakbulk conference October 13-15
  • Cathay in leaseback deal for 19 Boeing 777s with Bank of China unit
  • Cathay to sell 12.4pc of HAECO to its major shareholder Swire
  • Italy's air freight carrier Cargoitalia signs Hactl
  • Kingfisher Airlines launches inaugural flight from Hong Kong
  • Amerijet pilots win contract for toilets, sick leave, more pay
  • DHL lands Asia airfreight contract for Carestream Health

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DB Schenker India holds Customer Event in Chennai
  • Allcargo Chennai handles 204 TEUs of LCL imports in August
  • Exporters concerned over attempts to sully fair name of Basmati in Iran
  • 10 pc CSL stake to be divested
  • New port projects remain at Environment Ministry's mercy
  • Mundra Port becomes 1st gateway in India to receive Panamax tanker
  • Only 2 registered goods transport agents in entire country!
  • GDP growth may cross 6.3 pc-Ahluwalia
  • Fieo seeks credit insurance to diversify export markets
  • Advance tax collections for Q2 send up signal of industrial recovery

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
  • Martinair takes over Air France-KLM freighter fleet
    Martinair, a wholly owned KLM subsidiary, will take over all of the full-freighters operated by Air France and KLM over the next two years. The ITJ heard the news from union source...
  • Hamburg to host first global maritime congress
    Hamburg (Germany) is to host the Global Maritime Environmental Congress (GMEC), the maritime industry's first international summit meeting. More than 700 high-ranking delegate...
  • Lehnkering appoints director for newly created division
    The German service provider Lehnkering, based in Duisburg, has appointed John Jansen as director corporate development, with immediate effect. In this new function Jansen...
  • SDV International Logistics transports helicopters to Chad
    SDV International Logistics recently transported three AS 555 Fennec helicopters for a helicopter manufacturer. SDV handled the operation from Marignane (France) to Chad via a...
  • Maersk Logistics now under Damco brand
    Maersk Logistics, part of the Maersk Group, began trading under the name of Damco with effect from 7 September. Damco is the result of the integration of the co...
  • Antwerp to host heavylift freight forwarding network PPG
    The Project Professionals Group (PPG), which specialises in overdimensional 3PL services, will feel right at home when Belgium's heavylift port of Antwerp hosts the network's ...
  • Ethiopian adds second MD 11 freighter to fleet
    Ethiopian Airlines has now added a second MD 11 freight aircraft to its fleet - a remarkable sign of confidence in its cargo strategy and market partners at a time when other airli...
  • Swiss boosts Zurich-Berlin frequency in winter timetable
    Swiss International Air Lines is adding an extra daily flight between Berlin (DE) and Zurich (CH) when its winter timetable goes into effect on 25 October. Customers will have a to...
  • Astag opposes 60 t megatrucks in Switzerland
    Astag, the Swiss commercial vehicle association, is against allowing 60 t trucks to operate in Switzerland. A spokesperson said that it makes no economic sense to deploy giant...
  • Thai to deploy new Airbus on Bangkok-Dubai route
    Thailand's flag carrier Thai Airways will operate ten flights weekly between Dubai (UAE) and Bangkok (Thailand) deploying its new Airbus A330-300 aircraft, with effect fr...
  • AirBridgeCargo transports rare Akhal-Teke horses
    AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), the scheduled cargo carrier of the Russian Volga-Dnepr Group, has transported nine rare Akhal-Teke horses for breeding from Russia to China. The...
  • Delta and American want to participate in JAL
    Despite the saying that one rotten apple spoils the barrel, the US loss-making carriers Delta and American are trying to exploit the weakness of the Japanese airline JAL ...
  • Air Partner at the Courier and Parcel Logistics Expo in Hanover
    The Courier and Parcel Logistics Expo 2009 will take place in Hanover (Germany) from 29 September to 1 October. It is one of the world's leading exhibitions for the globa...
  • Two new partners at Elvis Full Load
    Elvis AG, also known as the European Cooperative of International Freight Trucking, added two new affiliated partners to its network on 1 September. Sudbrink - Bremen, a German com...
  • China gives green light for "three bases and four ports"
    China's top economic planning authority, the National Development and Reform Commission, has given the green light to Chongqing's three bases and four ports logistic investment pla...
  • Grimaldi launches the "Grande Senegal"
    A ceremony was held at the Uljanik shipyard in Pula (Croatia) to mark the launch of the multipurpose ro-ro vessel "Grande Senegal," ordered by the Grimaldi Group (Naples, Italy),...
  • Port of Tallinn searching for partners
    The Estonian port of Tallinn is searching for strategic partners, even in Kazakhstan, the country's prime minister, Andrus Ansip, said, at the Kazakh-Estonian business forum in Ast...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
  • LCS down select in FY 2010

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
  • WTSA member carriers to follow bunker charge plans
  • TSA eyes interim final rule on air cargo security procedures
  • CMA CGM plans to boost Asia/Med/North Europe rates
  • Washington ferry rates due for 2.5 percent bump
  • Crowley taps Demeroutis as labor relations vice president

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
  • Germany confident Hapag-Lloyd aid will pass EU test
    GOVERNMENT sources optimistic that carrier's bid for support will not be derailed following preliminary talks with Brussels.
  • Hapag-Lloyd closes in on €1.2bn aid
  • Vale rules out extra tonnage
    CAPESIZE charterer exporting all iron ore to China and Europe on its own vessels.
  • Seanergy signs new deal with lenders
    NASDAQ-listed dry bulk fleet owner has negotiated a new agreement with its lenders to waive the company's compliance on its market-to-value loan covenant
  • Asian shippers weigh up Rotterdam Rules
    REGIONAL task force set up to assess impact of Rules on current trade practices.
  • Hanjin Shipping to split in half
    LINE to be split into two, a holding company and a separate operating company.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
  • Daewoo files Chapter 15
    DAEWOO Logistics has filed for US Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection, shedding new light on what led to the South Korean group's travails
  • China eyes Latin Am maritime
    THE West has been warned to keep a watchful eye on China's growing influence within Latin America's maritime industry
  • Aries takes Grandunion Capes
    GRANDUNION'S plan to acquire control of Aries Maritime Transport reached a new milestone today with a Capes-for-shares agreement
  • Why Daewoo seeks US shield
    DAEWOO Logistics hopes to avert a 'race to the courthouse' by using Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection to defeat asset attachments by creditors
  • Spain stands pat on Arctic Sea
    MADRID has taken "no decision" on whether to allow the cargo ship Arctic Sea to dock at Las Palmas, foreign ministry told Fairplay today
  • Statoil snuggles up to UK
    NORWAY'S StatoilHydro today said it has met with the UK government to discuss business co-operation
  • Rethinking cruise remedies
    US CRUISE lines are being reassessed over their financial obligations to passengers when service falls short

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
  • Final Briefs Filed in Clean-Truck Case
  • France to Spend $11.8 Billion On Rail Freight
  • Virginia Ports in Talks to Run APM Terminal
  • A&B Properties Sells LA Warehouse
  • Coast Guard Readies Bridge Overhaul
  • Buffett Touts Rail Data for Economic Signals
  • Industrial Production Climbs in August
  • UPS Airline Mechanics Authorize Strike
  • Rail Reform "Still Being Worked Out"
  • Hallmark to Use Descartes for Inbound Logistics
  • LA, Long Beach Volumes Grew In August
  • Buffett Sees No Bounce, U.S. "On the Mend"
  • Universal Africa Signed with Bechtel
  • Western Australia Approves Natural Gas Project
  • Global Unemployment Growing
  • Trans-Pacific Ocean Rates Jump 10 Percent
  • CMA CGM Raises Asia-Europe/Med Rates Oct. 1
  • Japan Ship Orders Sink 66.8 Percent in August
  • Maersk Ship Grounds off Singapore
  • CSX Intermodal Builds in Ohio Valley
  • Hanjin to Divide into Two Companies
  • C. H. Robinson Buys Produce Companies

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
  • US & China clash on trade
  • WSC urges universal CO2 emission standards via IMO
  • SCCT outperforms the market
  • GSF looks at formal status
  • APL average revenue slides month-on-month

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
  • Seanergy waived
    Bulker owner reaches waiver agreement with lender over market-to-value loan covenants.
  • GrandUnion in big
    Deal gives Nicholas Fistes and Michail Zolotas-led outfit 71% control of Aries Maritime.
  • Hyundai with OSX
    South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries signs letter of intent with Brazil's richest man to build new yard.
  • Boxship grounds
    UK-flagged Maersk vessel in stable condition after running aground off Singapore.
  • Floating frenzy
    Indian shipbuilder Pipavav's IPO sells out within an hour, raising more than $100m.
  • Daewoo files
    South Korea's bankrupt Daewoo Logistics seeks Chapter 15 protection in New York.
  • STX eyes $2bn
    South Korean shipbuilder aims to double its offshore orders from last year as inquiries come in from Asia and South America.
  • EOL doubles
    UAE owner Eships' joint venture with Oldendorff adds another 2.4m tonnes per year to bulker contract with Emirates Steel.
  • A costly end
    Poland reveals it spent $209m laying off workers at Gdynia and Szczecin yards, only for sales to fail.
  • Hanjin splits
    Korean container line to separate into distinct listed holding and operating companies.
  • Two become one
    Evergreen marries a couple of Eastern Mediterranean services into one from mid September.
  • Eurika spill fine
    France fines Lithuanian owner and master almost $900,000 over spill off Provence last year.
  • Bond target hiked
    Euronav sells $25m more of convertible bonds 'due to additional demand' after earlier lowering target.
  • Haldia choked
    Indian port closes after draught dwindles to below seven metres due to silting.
  • Share scrutiny
    Chinese owner Tianjin Marine under investigation over alleged securities violations.
  • PCC revival
    Norwegian securities house Pareto believes that the car transportation sector may have bottomed.
  • Evasive action
    Pilot's quick reaction saves potential grounding of naphtha tanker at Haldia in India.
  • Greens hit bulker
    Arrests in New Zealand as Greenpeace activists board Hong Kong ship in protest over palm kernel cargo.
  • Dong deal
    Vietnam wins loan from China Eximbank to expand Dung Quat Shipyard.
  • Hallin slides
    UK-listed offshore company sees interim profits slide by 25% on the back of higher costs.
  • 'Fair number'
    Seacor Holdings chief executive claims management proposal would save US Shipping millions of dollars, as documents show takeover price tag at $300m.
  • Sale backed
    India's shipping ministry approves plan to privatise part of Cochin Shipyard.
  • Cash for Q-Ship
    Board approves deal to sell Qatar owner's engineering subsidiary for $110m.
  • Inching up
    Singapore's container terminals continue to see a rise in volumes, but they are still down on 2008.
  • Tonga search
    Offers come in from international owners to provide replacement for sunken Princess Ashika.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
  • Major trade lanes out of Europe remain weak
  • Zim owners lay out restructure plan
  • Hanjin announces restructuring
  • Amerijet pilots agree on labor deal, end strike
  • Cathay August volume drops 6.3%
  • U.S. grants help aviation in Brazil, Ghana
  • Hoover named Bekins Van Lines CEO
  • USTR receives 500 Colombia, Korea FTA comments
  • Small meat shippers may see new interstate rules
  • Taiwan, Texas-affiliates pay U.S. export penalties
  • FMC reviews 2 OTI license applications
  • USMX not giving up right to new technology
  • Bohai Rim ports help offset COSCO volume losses
  • Long Beach volume drops nearly 14% in August

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
  • Julia sold to Ireland
    The Finnish car and passenger ferry Julia has been bought by West Cork Tourism Co-Operative Society Limited. She will enter service on the Swansea'Cork route in spring 2010
  • Good times for South Korean shipbuilding industry
    According to the South Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy, the country's ship exports are expected to exceed USD 50 billion this year, rising from USD 43.16 billion in 2008

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
  • Australia: Protection against spills
    Government grant increases port of Newcastle response.
  • US oil demand up from year-ago levels
    Weekly government data show rise in demand for third week running.
  • Mid-week bunker prices firm in Europe
    Congestion reported in Rotterdam and Gibraltar.
  • Bunker spill levy likely
    Australian Government expected to impose charge to help cover costs of Queensland spill.
  • Trials to test 'stand-alone' biofuel and blends
    Product said to be significantly cheaper than MGO.
  • Mobile shore power system claims big emissions savings
    Unit powered by LNG said to cut harmful emissions by some 89% compared to using bunker fuel.
  • Shipping company appeals against bunker spill fine
    Court imposed fines exceeded demands of the prosecutor.
  • Bunker prices climbing in Asia
    Bunkers firmed as crude oil rose to over $70 per barrel.
  • Singapore: Maersk ship grounds off Sebarok island
    The 6,188 TEU container vessel was headed for Tanjung Pelepas.
  • Dunkirk refinery to shut temporarily
    Unclear when the refinery will resume operations.
  • APL to use fuel emulsification process on 20 ships
    Tech firm providing equipment for free and taking percentage of proven savings.
  • Aramco's latest parcel sold to Vitol
    Aramco has sold three parcels over two weeks.
  • Fujairah: Requirements for calling Offshore Anchorage Area
  • Chimbusco denies derivative losses
    Chinese supplier says it did not commit 'to any such trading'.
  • Aegean commits new double-hull tanker to Singapore
    Tavlarios says bunker tanker will help meet 'strong demand for modern tonnage'.

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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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