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September 23, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • STX Pan Ocean wins record iron-ore deal
    South Korea's leading shipper of bulk cargo said yesterday that it has clinched a US$5.84 billion deal with Brazil's Vale to transport iron ore, calling it the world's single largest contract of its kind.
  • VLCC supply falls for 2nd week
    A glut of supertankers competing to ship Middle East crude shrank for a second week as unprofitable lease rates prompted owners to anchor some vessels and sail others more slowly.
  • Clean tanker rates rise to 7-month high
    Clean petroleum tanker rates on top global export routes were mixed on Monday with tight vessel supply pushing rates on routes to Japan to a seventh-month high. Typical Long Range 2, 75,000 tonne shipments from the Middle East Gulf (MEG) to Japan rose to W104.55 from W98.00 last week and was at its highest since Feb 23. Smaller Long Range 1, 55,000 tonne loads strengthened to W119.09 or US$14,919 a day, from W104.92 or US$10,719 a day last week and was at its highest since Feb 25.
  • Baltic Dry Index extends decline on glut of vessels
  • Colombian coal to gain from Panama expansion
Strait Talk
  • Arctic short-cut still perilous
    THIS week's column is about the Arctic Sea. However, I must disappoint those who may I assume I am about to reveal exclusive insights about the strange saga of the cargo ship of that name, apparently hijacked a month ago and still languishing somewhere near Las Palmas.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • STX Pan Ocean wins record iron-ore deal
    South Korea's leading shipper of bulk cargo said yesterday that it has clinched a US$5.84 billion deal with Brazil's Vale to transport iron ore, calling it the world's single largest contract of its kind.
  • VLCC supply falls for 2nd week
    A glut of supertankers competing to ship Middle East crude shrank for a second week as unprofitable lease rates prompted owners to anchor some vessels and sail others more slowly.
  • Clean tanker rates rise to 7-month high
    Clean petroleum tanker rates on top global export routes were mixed on Monday with tight vessel supply pushing rates on routes to Japan to a seventh-month high. Typical Long Range 2, 75,000 tonne shipments from the Middle East Gulf (MEG) to Japan rose to W104.55 from W98.00 last week and was at its highest since Feb 23. Smaller Long Range 1, 55,000 tonne loads strengthened to W119.09 or US$14,919 a day, from W104.92 or US$10,719 a day last week and was at its highest since Feb 25.
  • Baltic Dry Index extends decline on glut of vessels
  • Colombian coal to gain from Panama expansion
Strait Talk
  • Arctic short-cut still perilous
    THIS week's column is about the Arctic Sea. However, I must disappoint those who may I assume I am about to reveal exclusive insights about the strange saga of the cargo ship of that name, apparently hijacked a month ago and still languishing somewhere near Las Palmas.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin Shipping to commence two India, Middle East services
  • Evergreen to hike North America to Asia, Oz, Mideast rates
  • APM Terminals expands partnership with Vinalines
  • Singapore upbeat as August box traffic up 3pc month to month
  • Russian ship Arctic Sea said to hold no secret cargo
  • Damco unveils new LCL service from Asia to Baltic states
  • Protectionism and/or IP rights key to Indonesian cosmetics seizure
  • Qingdao Airport launches truck service to Yantai Processing Area
  • China Southern launches Shenzhen-Taiwan freight service
  • Parchim Airport approved to set up bonded container yard
  • TSA final rule for 9/11 cargo screening mandate

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Change of guard at fffai
  • Dip in Asia-Europe box trade less steep at 17 pc in July-ELAA
  • Spotlight to be on GST regime's impact on mfg, logistics sectors
  • MPEDA launches freight aid scheme to boost seafood exports
  • Three-fold rise in gold imports
  • Alpha Vinimay to build 1 multipurpose dry cargo berth at Kandla Port in 2 years
  • Vizag Port Trust proud recipient of Safety Award
  • National awards instituted for excellence in urban transport
  • Cabinet gives green signal to Japanese loan for 1st phase of DFC project
  • S. K. Sharma elected President of Kakinada Customs Clearing & Forwarding Agents' Assn
  • Navi Mumbai SEZ seeks softer terms
  • IMC's 6th 'India Calling' conference to be held in Brussels from Sept. 30
  • Seminar on Managing Risk at IMC today
  • Fieo meet on FTP, direct tax code today

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
  • Commercial Freight Services is newest member of GPLN 21. September 2009 Commercial Freight Services Inc, headquartered in Manila (Philippines), is the newest member of the Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN). Commercial Freight Services is an old a...
  • Damco opens new office in Zimbabwe
    The freight forwarder Damco has announced that it will open a new office in Harare (Zimbabwe) in October. Damco is the result of the integration of the company's supply chain ...
  • Schenker International appoints Henry Schmidl as new director of ocean freight, South China
    Henry Schmidl has been installed as director of Ocean freight, South China, at Schenker International (H.K.) Ltd, effective from 21 September. Prior to his work...
  • Colombo Dockyard receives USD 61 million contract
    Colombo Dockyard, based in Sri Lanka's port of Colombo, has received a USD 61 million contract from an unnamed Singaporean owner to build two anchor handling tug supply vessel...
  • Deep sea box trades signs of recovery at Marseilles Fos
    Container throughput at the French port of Marseilles Fos reached 583,779 teu at the end of August, a 4% increase over the first eight months of last year. While a s...
  • Bertschi Group certified according to GMP+ and ISO 22000
    Transports for the food and feed industry are an integral part of the global manufacturing, sourcing and supply chain processes. After a series of food scandals and contaminations ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
  • Oh Kong-Gyun: Asia needs more influence
  • NITC: "we do not have armed guards"
  • Deal on Stena newbuilds
  • "Pirate attacks set to rise"
  • ICS launches website on CO2

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
  • Austal completes CotaiJet deliveries
  • Carnival nets $1.1 billion in third quarter
  • VT Halter gets second OSG ATB order
  • Maersk Line LImited awarded Army contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
  • Hamburg ship valuation formula adds up, says PwC
    SHIP valuation standard now fulfils the strict standards of German auditors' association.
  • Glenda cancels third newbuilding at SLS
    D'AMICO Shipping and Glencore joint venture cancels third product tanker newbuilding at SLS citing excessive delays
  • Creditors arrest GA Ferries fleet
    GREEK ferry line GA Ferries is fighting for survival after creditors hold all eight of its ships.
  • Carnival lifts annual profit forecast
    GROUP bullish after posting higher than expected third quarter earnings.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
  • Cruise yard prospects dim
    CARNIVAL chairman Micky Arison conceded today that no newbuild orders are likely to be placed with yards this year
  • NASDAQ could eject Aries
    ARIES Maritime Transport, which is in the midst of a takeover bid by Grandunion, disclosed the threat of a NASDAQ delisting today
  • PwC blesses Hamburg scheme
    GERMAN shipping banks and shipowners may be able to avoid crippling asset writedowns following approval of the new Hamburg Ship Evaluation Standard by PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Wal-Mart: choppy seas ahead
    BOXSHIP operators facing overcapacity shouldn't expect much help from the consumer demand side, a Wal-Mart executive told Fairplay
  • P&O Cruises sells Artemis
    P&O Cruises has sold the Artemis, as Carnival Corporation continues to renew its European fleet with newbuilds and divest older tonnage
  • Beware 'vicious circle' at yards
    FUNDING for European shipyards to build ships will create a damaging subsidies race, Fairplay was told today
  • Danish consumers confident
    A DANISH survey has shown that the country's consumers are becoming increasingly optimistic for their country's prospects, IHS Global Insight reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
  • Obama Taps DHS's Bersin for Customs
  • Evergreen Boosts Europe-Asia Rates
  • Senators Weigh Short Highway Bill Extension
  • FedEx Express to Take Delivery of First 777 Freighter
  • China Appeals WTO Film Import Ruling
  • U.S. Steel Imports Plunge 13.8 Percent
  • Freight Veteran Ryan Joins Sales Agent
  • Longshoremen Seek New Contract Meeting
  • OOCL Bumps Rates Up
  • States to Lose $8.7 Billion in Highway Funds
  • FreightCar Earns $7 Million in Second Quarter
  • DHL Says Global Impact of U.S. Overhaul Limited
  • Coast Guard to Host Meetings on Ballast Water
  • Panalpina to Distribute Parts for Krones
  • House Eyes Extensions for FAA, Highways
  • MSC Boosting Rates on Caribbean Shipments
  • FedEx Freight's Duncan to Retire
  • Hanjin Launches Two Intra-Asia VSAs
  • Maersk Line's Kolding to Address 2010 TPM
  • Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Eyes Rival Rescue Offers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
  • Maersk Kendal: 'still aground' off Singapore
  • Tampa on the up
  • Felixstowe scoops rail freight 'Business of the Year' award

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
  • TK estimates cut
    Maxim Group analyst expects Vancouver tanker owner to post an annual loss.
  • Seacor prices
    Charles Farbrikant-led Seacor Holdings to net $246m in sale of notes.
  • Vale deal sealed
    STX Pan Ocean says it has signed a consecutive voyage contract with Vale worth $5.84bn.
  • Carnival brightens
    Micky Arison-led cruiseship owner beats its own expectations and raises earnings forecast for 2009.
  • Gehegan to lead
    Ronald O'Kelly to leave US Shipping Partners as the company emerges from bankruptcy, with the COO taking the reins.
  • Owner left no will
    Tanker king Loucas Haji-Ioannou revealed to have died intestate as family feud with John Frangos continues.
  • Spirit lift
    USCG forced into medication drop and airlift of seriously ill passenger from Carnival ship.
  • Eike eyes Vale
    Brazilian tycoon Batista mulls buying into iron ore exporter as he prepares to construct big new shipyard.
  • Link mended
    Ferry service between Russia and disputed territory of Abkhazia is restored.
  • Lone default
    Canada detains just one ship in August for failing safety inspections.
  • Ro-ro ready
    Gujarat Maritime Board attracts six bidders to run Dahej-Ghogha ferry link.
  • More changes
    Alexander Papachristidis-Bove new chairman of Hellespont's Greek wing which gets streamlined.
  • A little more
    Tanker tycoon ups stake in German cruiseship and liner player TUI to 19%.
  • Saving with Sam
    An inch here and there cuts a $3.5m shipload of costs for Wal-Mart.
  • Shipping swindle
    Tanzania probes state officials who claimed $9m was still owed by defunct ship agency to container line MSC.
  • ABP fined
    UK ports operator will pay '266,000 plus costs after death of worker hit by truck as ro-ro unloaded.
  • Axe swings
    More than 10% of jobs to go at Port Otago in New Zealand after volumes drop.
  • Rates up again
    Evergreen continues rate restorations with cost of shipping boxes eastward from Europe bumped up.
  • More for Maersk
    Danish container giant presses on with rate rises, this time from Asia to South America.
  • CIC in at Noble
    Chinese sovereign wealth fund is taking a 14.5% stake in Hong Kong trader and bulker player.
  • Satellite sells
    US hedge fund offloads more than half its holding in Oslo-listed rig and drillship owner Northern Offshore.
  • Cash pipe
    Norwegian owner Acergy wins $110m deal to lay pipeline off Angola, tying up three vessels next year.
  • Diver death
    Body of 21-year-old recovered off Singapore's Jurong West Anchorage after he goes missing.
  • Ferry friendly
    LD Lines charters ship to rival Celtic Link to maximise utilisation on new Ireland to France route.
  • Swiber extends
    Singapore-listed offshore contractor renews lease for Tuas shipyard until 2021.
  • Car carrier stalls
    Italian owner Grimaldi's car carrier Repubblica di Roma freed after grounding in Chesapeake Bay.
  • Fire Island fire
    Passengers safely evacuated from New York ferry after blaze breaks out in engine room.
  • Koreans team up
    Liner operators form two new services to target container trades to India and the Middle East.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
  • Customs withdraws Jones Act proposal
  • Seacor sells $250 million in notes
  • Hanjin, Hyundai swap slots on Asia/USEC ships
  • Firm introduces "stealthy" container lock
  • JDA Software offers new TMS
  • Jones named TradeBeam president
  • Trade Symposium registration set for Oct. 1
  • Descartes starts Global Customs Filing working group
  • Hove named Shipco's global accounts head
  • Groundbreaking for New Jersey terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
  • Two newbuildings to Maersk Supply
    Maersk Supply Service took delivery of two newbuildings on September 18, M'rsk Traveller and M'rsk Logger. The M'rsk Traveller was delivered from STX Norway Offshore AS, Brattv'g. The vessel is
  • Piracy attacks in South China Sea increases
    South China Sea piracy hits five year high with at least ten reported attacks this year, so far. More reported cases are still being verified, says a ReCAAP (regional cooperation
  • New CFO in A. P. Møller-Mærsk
    Norwegian Trond Westlie will take up the position as Group CFO of A.P. Møller-Mærsk A/S on 1 January 2010. He comes from a position as CFO and Executive
  • Danish owners oppose state aid to shipping
    The Danish Shipowners' Association opposes European state aid to shipping. "We will fight this to the bitter end", says Jan Fritz Hansen, Vice President in the Danish Shipowners' Association. The
  • Norden bulker saved 13 crew members from sinking ship
    The D/S Norden controlled bulk carrier Nord Explorer rescued the crew of 13 from the German controlled container carrier Pacific in the Southern Atlantic, as the latter one started

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
  • Bunker prices in Europe fall further
    Southern Europe sees the biggest declines.
  • New headquarters for Caribbean fuel specialist
    New entity C-Fuels America now handling all international inquiries from Miami.
  • EU official clarifies low sulphur directive
    Scrubbing systems can be used to comply with European rules for ships at berth.
  • Operator works on 'next generation' ferry
    Also working on methods to improve fuel efficiency on existing fleet.
  • Bunker spill in Gibraltar
    Spanish mayor says 'once again' environment is suffering.
  • Bunker prices in Asia continue to slide
    Most ports report improved demand.
  • Government urged to 'rescue' Zim
    Zim's financial health is of 'national interest'.
  • Grounded tanker freed
    Potential oil spill averted in Philippine waters.
  • Total warns of oil shortage
    Insufficient investments to tap into available oil reserves.
  • Hambantota project 'can spearhead' developments
    Bunker terminal should be operational in the first quarter of 2011.

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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
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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