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November 18, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL's Widdows gets industry award
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) president and CEO Ronald Widdows has been named an Admiral of the Ocean Sea by the United Seamen's Service.
  • Transported in perfect condition
    THE next time you tuck into a bowl of fruit - take a moment to consider that the apples might be from New Zealand, the star fruit from Taiwan, the lychees from China, the blueberries from Chile, the mangoes from Thailand and the bananas from the Philippines.
  • PSA is official maritime sponsor for YOG
    PSA has signed on as the official maritime and shipping sponsor for the inaugural Singapore Youth Olympic Games.
Strait Talk
  • Hedging gets physical
    I ADMIT I have always had problems getting my head around the idea of shipping-futures markets, forward-freight agreements (FFAs) and hedging.
Shipping Times
  • Subway, rail accidents prompt Fed safety scheme
    The Obama administration is proposing that the federal government oversee safety regulations for subway and light-rail systems in the wake of several accidents that killed or injured passengers.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL's Widdows gets industry award
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) president and CEO Ronald Widdows has been named an Admiral of the Ocean Sea by the United Seamen's Service.
  • Transported in perfect condition
    THE next time you tuck into a bowl of fruit - take a moment to consider that the apples might be from New Zealand, the star fruit from Taiwan, the lychees from China, the blueberries from Chile, the mangoes from Thailand and the bananas from the Philippines.
  • PSA is official maritime sponsor for YOG
    PSA has signed on as the official maritime and shipping sponsor for the inaugural Singapore Youth Olympic Games.
Strait Talk
  • Hedging gets physical
    I ADMIT I have always had problems getting my head around the idea of shipping-futures markets, forward-freight agreements (FFAs) and hedging.
Shipping Times
  • Subway, rail accidents prompt Fed safety scheme
    The Obama administration is proposing that the federal government oversee safety regulations for subway and light-rail systems in the wake of several accidents that killed or injured passengers.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL's Widdows gets industry award
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) president and CEO Ronald Widdows has been named an Admiral of the Ocean Sea by the United Seamen's Service.
  • Transported in perfect condition
    THE next time you tuck into a bowl of fruit - take a moment to consider that the apples might be from New Zealand, the star fruit from Taiwan, the lychees from China, the blueberries from Chile, the mangoes from Thailand and the bananas from the Philippines.
  • PSA is official maritime sponsor for YOG
    PSA has signed on as the official maritime and shipping sponsor for the inaugural Singapore Youth Olympic Games.
Strait Talk
  • Hedging gets physical
    I ADMIT I have always had problems getting my head around the idea of shipping-futures markets, forward-freight agreements (FFAs) and hedging.
Shipping Times
  • Subway, rail accidents prompt Fed safety scheme
    The Obama administration is proposing that the federal government oversee safety regulations for subway and light-rail systems in the wake of several accidents that killed or injured passengers.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK October down 18.2pc to 1.7 million TEU, Singapore off 8.2pc
  • October volume best of 2009 for LA, up 10.9pc from September
  • Amsterdam risks fading from maritime container stage
  • Maersk to call at Total Terminals International in Oakland
  • NYK to incorporate values in day-to-day operations
  • Russia's Kaliningrad enclave volume falls two to three fold
  • Intermodal numbers suggest recession bottoming out
  • Savannah adds Suez service with Hapag, NYK, OOCL call
  • Shenzhen's Neptune Logistics offers rail consolidation to Amalty
  • All 3PLs slip, but SMEs widen market share in downturn
  • DB Schenker terminal in Bulgaria to open in spring 2010
  • Logwin expands markets after re-branding from Globistics
  • CEVA wins contract with South Africa's Retailcorp
  • ICS, WSC publish container safety guide for shippers
  • DHL expands its Singapore Oil & Energy Centre of Excellence
  • Changi Airport seeks bids for third ground handling licence
  • OAG's Cargo portal opens to Thai market
  • Construction begins on Las Vegas cargo centre at McCarran Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Arshiya Int'l bags two awards at 'Supply Chain Asia Logistics Awards 2009' in Singapore
  • Maritime industry banking on revised FDI policy
  • CSL to adopt green tech to face competition
  • Shipping, airline sectors remain in grip of recession
  • TVS Logistics acquires UK's Multipart Holding
  • SAL & Sai Maritime explain intricacies & finer points of a colossal task
  • Baltic Dry Index posts biggest gain in 7 weeks on tight Capesize availability
  • Zero duty, shrinking dollar open floodgates for edible oils' imports
  • b. India, Indonesia trade set to flourish under FTA regime-Envoy
  • Major Ports achieve modest 3.6 pc growth in April-Oct. despite trade slump
  • Domestic BPO market to be $ 6.82 billion by 2013
  • Exports recovering, though very slowly, observes Commerce Secy
  • Engineering exporters seek nod to trade in stable currency
  • GST will rid cascading effect of taxes-Pranab
  • German dignitary to speak at Taj tomorrow
  • Culture is king
  • Meeting with Vietnam team at IMC today

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
  • Possible delay at Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
    A works meeting will take place at Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg (Germany) on Thursday 19 November between 14.00 and 18.00. This could result in delays to rail operation...
  • New Dutch coastline takes shape
    The port of Rotterdam (Netherlands) recently announced that the construction of Maasvlakte 2 is proceeding according to plan. Over a quarter of the necessary sand was laid las...
  • Port of Hamburg: transhipment volumes down 22.9% in first nine months
    The port of Hamburg (Germany) reported that the economic and financial crisis had an impact on the volume of transhipments of seaborne cargo at its facilities in the first nine mon...
  • Inland waterway transport in Europe: Observation of the market 2009-1
    The Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine recently announced that the 2009-1 publication on Observation of the Market for Inland Waterway Transport in Europe is now availa...
  • Unifeeder buys IMCL
    Unifeeder, a leading feeder service provider based in Aarhus (Denmark) is to purchase Inter Marine Container Lines (IMCL) from the Lemissoler Shipping Group, based in Cyprus. IMC...
  • Irish Road Haulage Association slams flawed carbon tax proposal
    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has claimed in a pre-budget submission to government that its proposals to introduce a carbon fuel tax as a means of reducing carbon emiss...
  • Eddie Stobart Ltd wins distribution contract with Unilever
    Eddie Stobart Ltd, part of the UK-based provider of multimodal transport and logistics solutions Stobart Group, recently secured a major distribution contract with Unilever UK...
  • BLG Coldstores' expansion scheme in Bremerhaven completed
    The German service provider BLG has added a EUR 2 million extension to its cold store at the Container Terminal Bremerhaven once again this year. This follows three ...
  • Finnair pilots down tools
    Finland's flag carrier Finnair reported that 800 of its pilots began an open-ended strike on 16 November. The company was force to cancel all operations (around 200 flights) at the...
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo starts services to Atlanta
    Singapore Airlines Cargo has commenced a weekly westbound Boeing B747-400 freighter service to Atlanta GA (USA). The flight from Singapore is routed via Hong Kong, Anchorage AK&nbs...
  • Fraport reports better airfreight volumes in October
    Frankfurt airport (Germany) reported that its traffic figures continued to recover in October this year. The airport operator Fraport AG registered about 4.6 million passengers at ...
  • Eads posts Q3 results
    The European aerospace giant Eads, the owner of Airbus, lost EUR 87 million in Q3/2009 as the weak US dollar hit its results. The aircraft manufacturer made a EUR 679 million profi...

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • Panama corruption case guilty plea
  • Admiral defends EU anti-piracy record
  • New ship could herald switch to LNG bunkers
  • Rina's lay-up guidelines

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • New designs set to slash offshore wind installation costs
  • Northrop Grumman wins Navy award worth potential $635 million
  • STX Finland wins polar vessel contract
  • Imtech to supply Rainbow Warrior green systems

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • China drives Baltic Dry Index surge
    Index reaches highest level since global financial slump.
  • New Lloyd's Open Form panel announced
    Sir Nigel Teare recalled to act as appeal arbitrator for at least the next year.
  • Louis Dreyfus mulls investing in CMA CGM
    Louis Dreyfus and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs said to have made 'concerete offer'.
  • Windstar parent debt swap misses mark
    Ambassadors International still in danger of collapse as a third of bondholders fail to take up offer.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • Rule B ruling goes retro
    LAST month's landmark decision that electronic funds transfers cannot be attached through US admiralty law's 'Rule B' now covers previous attachments
  • DryShips in convertible deal
    DRYSHIPS will be the latest entrant to shipping's bond market, announcing a $300M public offering of convertible senior notes today
  • Mermaid pod suit advances
    CARNIVAL scored a major victory today in its mega-lawsuit against Mermaid pod providers Rolls-Royce and Converteam, as a judge refused to dismiss most of the cruise giant's claims
  • Repsol ship units spared
    SPANISH energy major Repsol today said its tanker unit and chartering contracts remain unaffected ' even though it has posted an enormous fall in income
  • Maersk accused in Mumbai
    A GLOBAL union today called for AP Møller-Maersk to sever business with an Indian contractor accused of beating up its port workers
  • €3.9Bn loan for Nord Stream
    Nord Stream AG reportedly said today it will receive €3.9Bn ($5.8Bn) in loans from banks by the end of the year
  • Korea yard majors profit
    MAJOR South Korean shipbuilders continue to perform well with Hyundai HI, Samsung HI and Daewoo reporting higher turnover and profits for the third quarter

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • ILA Ratifies Contract Extension
  • NLRB Closes $41 Million Back Pay Case
  • U.S. Steel Exports Increase for September
  • Knight, Celadon Resist Pressure to Cut Capacity
  • Buffett 'Not Entitled to Spectacular' BNSF Returns
  • Swift's Moyes 'Bullish' on 2010
  • U.S. Grand Jury Indicts Agility
  • Hamburg Box Traffic Plunged 27.8 Percent
  • Diesel Falls 1.1 Cents to $2.79 per Gallon
  • Industrial Recovery Slows
  • J.C. Penney Sees 'Havoc' from Ocean Carrier Cuts
  • South Carolina Ports Elects New Chairman
  • Detroit Ferry to Close for Construction
  • CSCL, UAS Consolidate in Asia-Middle East
  • Japan Ship Orders Sink 37 Percent
  • Trans-Pacific Rates to Rise in 2010
  • A. Duie Pyle Expands Warehousing in Northeast
  • Trucker ABF, Teamsters in Concession Talks
  • Analysts Foresee Modest Rate Increases
  • CSX Raises Philadelphia Bridge Clearances

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • Oakland's TTI wins two Maersk loops
  • MSC in dock again
  • CKYH's super-slow boats to China
  • Somali pirates strike again
  • US and China to 'work together' to solve problems

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • Back in bonds
    George Economou has returned to the US bond market with DryShips offering for up to $345m in senior notes.
  • Floating together
    BG Group joins Gabrielli-led Petrobras to develop plans for a floating gas liquefaction unit off Brazil.
  • Another nail
    US appeals court decides that ruling ending Rule B attachments of wire transfers applies retroactively.
  • Five return
    Quintet of idled Great Lakes bulkers return to service, boosting cargo movement.
  • Swiss storeroom
    'Secret' documents sent by Yuri Nikitin from Russia to Swiss banker to protect confidentiality, court told.
  • BW HQ sold
    BW Gas has sold the stately headquarters of the company to former Bergesen DY boss, Morten Bergesen.
  • Cash needed
    Windstar Cruises parent Ambassadors International says its ability to continue depends on more sources of cash.
  • Acciona mulls sale
    Acciona is considering a renewed effort to sell ferry owner Acciona Trasmediterranea.
  • Skarga milking it?
    Former Sovcomflot general director hits the shops to stock friend and host Yuri Nikitin's fridge.
  • Happy for handies
    Acquisitions by Aristides Pittas' Euroseas are likely to focus on 1,700-teu containerships, Oppenheimer analyst says.
  • Travel buddies
    Former Sovcomflot director general Dmitry Skarga and his family enjoyed holidays at Yuri Nikitin's expense, court hears.
  • Stealth short
    Harry Vafias-headed company misses Wall Street estimates in the third quarter.
  • Clever money
    STX Europe wins $170m research ship order from South Africa, supporting jobs at its Rauma shipyard.
  • Gard chief elected
    Claes Isacson becomes first non-British chairman of International Group P&I cartel.
  • Drugs haul?
    Navibulgar bulker master informs Argentinian authorities of suspicious packages on board after loading at San Lorenzo.
  • Rem stable
    Norwegian offshore owner sees third quarter bottom line nudge just ahead of last year's figure.
  • North goes for 5%
    Newcastle based P&I club back on course under new management team of Alan Wilson and Paul Jennings.
  • Montenegro sells
    Advisor sought for prospective privatisation of ferry operator Montenegro Lines.
  • Hijack sting
    Pirates abort attack on Ukrainian ship after hostile encounter with naval forces.
  • Tanker hijacked
    Singapore-owned chemical tanker with 28 North Korean crew taken by pirates off Africa.
  • Hidden hike
    American Club shipowners face 4% higher P&I bill as club sets no general increase but raises supplementary call.
  • Tanker tonic?
    Boost in store for tanker market if rumours China plans to ban single skins from the start of next year ring true, Fearnley Fonds says.
  • Rouble rise
    Russia's Vyborg Shipyard posts much bigger nine-month profit from semi-submersible work.
  • Cargo row
    Guam Shipyard in hot water for breaking US island port's monopoly on cargo loading.
  • Ryder eyes buys
    Stena Bulk chief Ulf Ryder hunting bargain two-plus-two suezmax order and distressed second hand sales.
  • Esvagt pulls four
    Danish owner lays up quartet of stand-by and crew ships as market weakens in North Sea.
  • Uni-Asia sinks
    Japanese ship financier sees third quarter results slip into the red on weaker shipping and property sectors.
  • Globus loses
    George Karageorgiou's bulker owner hurt by impairment charges in first nine months, but third quarter improves.
  • Garware down
    Indian offshore vessel player posts lower second-quarter profit despite revenues rising.
  • Death toll rises
    Thirty bodies recovered after ferry sinks following collision with oil barge in Myanmar.
  • Brace yourself
    Growing oversupply problem will make 2010 a "difficult year" in the offshore sector, Eidesvik says.
  • Up and atom
    Fallout in Baltic as Greenpeace boards Dutch ship ferrying generators to Finnish nuclear site.
  • CSDC inks pair
    China Shipping subsidiary orders two panamax bulkers at Jiangnan Shipyard for delivery late next year.
  • Boskalis boost
    Peter Berdowski-led Royal Boskalis slaps an extra EUR 10m on its full-year profit forecast.
  • TGP plans issue
    Teekay LNG Partners may issue 4m new shares to repay outstanding amount on revolving credit facility.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • FMC to analyze EU conference ban
  • Indamex service to call Savannah
  • AOTOS Awards to Widdows, Kurz, Coast Guard
  • Pa., CSX to improve 16 bridge clearances
  • Werner expands into Australia
  • OOCL Logistics starts audit system
  • Hyundai sets up U.K. logistics joint venture
  • Competition for Australia terminal operators
  • Maersk switches Oakland calls to TTI terminal
  • Mobile port officials meet with Panama ambassador

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • Rauma shipyard receives order from South Africa
    The South African Department of Environmental Affairs has ordered a Polar Supply and Research Vessel from STX Finland Oy Rauma shipyard for delivery in the spring of 2012. The value
  • Raised premiums from P&I clubs
    UK Defence Club announces a 5 per cent premium raise in 2010 due to effects in the wake of the financial crisis, like early redeliveries of chartered vessels, off hire
  • Esvagt takes over Esvagt Alpha
    Esvagt A/S has added another vessel to its owned fleet. It is the Esvagt Alpha, which has been on bareboat charter from the Danish Maritime Safety Administration. In 2000

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
  • Skaugen names first LNG vessel
    The Norgas Innovation could 'pave the way for LNG becoming a practical marine fuel'.
  • Companies back 'cold ironing technology'
    ABB and Fincantieri sign deal to develop 'better systems'.
  • Minister sets out UK's goals for UNFCCC
    Pressing for global CO2 target, then work via IMO to achieve it using market-based instruments.
  • Bunker prices show strong gains in Europe
    Meanwhile, losses in early trading on the NYMEX.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah and Durban
    Demand remaining thin.
  • Container line sinks deeper into the red
    Bunker prices down year-on-year, but not enough to keep operator in profit.
  • FOBAS 'fully supports' draft ISO 8217
    Endorses inclusion of proposed H2S limit to ensure 'universally applied control' of safety hazard.
  • Refinery resumes bunker sales
    Japanese plant's bunker volumes still only 'half' their normal level.
  • Bunker prices still firming
    The price of 380 cSt material at 13-month high in Busan and Tokyo Bay.
  • Detained Singapore ships 'await charges', MMEA says
    Status of vessels invloved in illegal fuel transfer unclear.
  • Indian ports register 3.6% growth
    Period from April to October sees higher demand for some commodities.
  • Ferry leaks fuel oil in Japan
    Ferry run aground in bad weather.
  • Malaysia impounds two ships for fuel transfer
    Marine fuel was being transferred in the waters of Tanjung Piai.
  • CPC suspends deliveries in Taichung
    Barge operations could resume after November 21.
  • Ferry sinks after collision with oil barge

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
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
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
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
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
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%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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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