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February 27, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Golden Ocean, Frontline hit by global crisis
    Shipping groups controlled by Norwegian tycoon John Fredriksen reported lower fourth-quarter profits, hit by weaker demand and overcapacity in the global crisis, and aimed to shore up capital to tackle a tough 2009.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk revamps Europe-Mid-East, West Africa services
  • MSC increases Europe-to-US, WestMed-to-USA rates April 1
  • Taiwan's cross-straits shipping lines pay no China income, sales taxes
  • China's logistics industry predicted to grow steadily in 2009
  • Hong Kong embarks on shipping mission in Vietnam
  • Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein to rescue shipping financier Nordbank
  • Port of Guangzhou box volume up 18.8pc in 2008
  • Manila's ICTSI Ecuador installs cranes on new berths
  • North Western Shipping 2008 income up 21pc to US$135 million
  • Philippines Customs hit for failing to collect scanning fees
  • Vladivostok-Moscow train to achieve greater efficiency
  • DHL eyes bigger chunk of fashion pie with new centre in India
  • Aeroflot launches Moscow to Guangzhou service June 3
  • Qantas to retain wide-body freight across Tasman Sea
  • Cathay, Dragonair hail HK budget's boost to infrastructure
  • Qatar takes delivery of second of eight Boeing 777-200LRs
  • KSIEL to build air cargo complex at Kerala airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Tulsidas Khimji crosses another proud milestone
  • GE Shipping delivers LPG carrier to buyers
  • Clarkson lowers box trade growth projection for 2009
  • GAC strengthens presence in Gujarat
  • Perma Shipping Line India sails into Ahmedabad, Kandla/Mundra
  • NYK may scrap or park 40 car carriers
  • Noordex BV to deploy 4S eTrans SME software in Netherlands
  • Equipment to detect radioactive cargo at Major Ports now considered vital
  • Cochin airport building massive perishables export centre
  • BLR India wins Entrepreneurship Excellence Award
  • IMC welcomes sops, but upset by widening fiscal gap
  • Diesel may get cheaper soon
  • Textile industry feels left out by tax cuts
  • With fiscal gap widening, global rating agencies monitoring economy closely
  • Economy on sound footing, assures Minister
  • Chidambaram optimistic of economic upturn by Oct.
  • AIAI seeks softer loans for SMEs
  • IMC to hold meet on Resurgent India at Nashik tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
  • Karl Gross Spedition establishes Vietnam branch
    The Bremen-based German enterprise Karl Gross Internationale Spedition GmbH has set up a representative office in Vietnam. The branch is located in the capital Ho Chi Minh City, th...
  • FCS Logistics renamed GreenCarrier Finland
    The Finnish forwarding company FCS Logistics has been renamed GreenCarrier Finland. FCS Logistics was acquired by Gothenburg-headquartered GreenCarrier International in June last y...
  • Clecat establishes logistics innovation prize
    Clecat has established a prize, in collaboration with Fiata and others, that will recognise innovation in transport and logistics along the global supply chain. The prize will be a...

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
  • Deep Sea's record year
  • Golden Ocean profit down
  • GC Rieber buys crew boats
  • Frontline's profit falls
  • Tankers get pilots for free - in Buzzards Bay

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
  • Port of Longview breaks record for operating revenue during 2008
  • Vancouver BC labor vote results on hold until Friday, March 6
  • Top Ships lowers rate for time charter on ASTRALE
  • TWIC goes into force at Northwest ports Saturday
  • BNSF helps deliver new jobs during 2008

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • NY tanker stock slump on poor results
    TANKER as well as dry bulk shares fell sharply across the board in New York on Thursday, as a raft of bad results added to market skittishness.
  • Courage Marine eyes secondhand bulker buys
    COURAGE Marine is looking to buy secondhand dry bulk tonnage despite over 90% plunge in fourth quarter profits

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
  • Japan's exports crash nearly 46%
    JAPANESE exports were so staggered by a strong yen and falling demand for manufactured goods that they fell in January by 45.7% year on year
  • Frontline sees switch in focus
    FRONTLINE, in announcing mixed financial results today, said that mounting uncertainty about the global recession results in companies paying more attention to strengthening their balance sheet ' and less to paying high dividends
  • China's shares continue drop
    CHINA'S dominant bourse, the Shanghai Composite Index, continued its fall today, closing another 4% down despite yesterday's small upsurge, led by banks and car manufacturers
  • Chinese chopper wards off pirates
    A CHINESE warship has reportedly thwarted a pirate attack on an Italian ship off Somalia
  • Peter G pockets payout
    GENERAL Maritime lost $11.5M in its fourth quarter, mostly because of the exit package for former president and CEO Peter Georgiopoulos

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
  • Scan-all unlikely to meet 2012 deadline
    Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano says Customs and Border Protection is not likely to meet a 2012 deadline for scanning all U.S.-bound containers
  • Hapag-Lloyd sale salvaged
  • China's container ports facing massive overcapacity
  • No charges brought in Galveston port theft case
  • Maersk ends SAWA service
  • MSC seeks rate increases on trans-Atlantic services
  • ASEAN signs free-trade pact
  • India to miss export target
  • $4B loss for DHL parent
  • Japan containers decline
  • New UK short sea port link

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
  • TUI ups its 'entrepreneurial' stake in Hapag to 43%
  • Day-definite delivery will beat depression
  • Shanghai resumes work after another fog closure
  • IMO hosts piracy meetings
  • Finnlines hits the downturn wall

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
  • Seadrill in red
    John Fredriksen-controlled rig and drillship player posts $739m loss as write-downs hurt bottom line.
  • Octet even later
    John Fredriksen's Frontline reveals no orderbook cancellations but announces deeper delays of eight suezmax newbuildings.
  • SFI net plummets
    Ship Finance slashes dividend as results miss expectations, but owner watching for buying opportunities.
  • Fire on Costa ship
    Evacuation planned for Costa Cruises vessel after engine room fire off Uruguay.
  • Cranes for Georgia
    Cranes reach southern US port for plan to expand Garden City Container Terminal to 6.5m teu by 2018.
  • RBS pulls back
    Struggling UK lender could reduce shipping finance to below $20bn from $30bn as it restructures in credit crunch.
  • Still building
    Bourbon's giant newbuilding programme not in danger but it will need to tap merchant seafarers to help fill the roster, says Frank Dambrin.
  • Siem bleeds red
    Norwegian shipowner pushed to near $50m quarterly loss by rising dollar and shipyard provision.
  • Chinese rescue Lia
    Zacchello-owned panamax tanker saved from pirate attack in Gulf of Aden by Chinese Navy.
  • Cash strapped
    Golden Ocean warns it could run out of cash next month as it seeks equity, shares plunge.
  • Saline solution
    Fracture in engine room pipe led to major fire on board Dutch-managed cargoship off UK, report finds.
  • Stealth mission
    Pictures show dramatic rescue of shipwrecked Indonesian fisherman by Stealthgas tanker.
  • Order rebound?
    STX predicts new ship orders in second half as it prepares to list all or parts of STX Europe.
  • Russian release
    Amur Shipping's Omsky-122 released by North Korea a week after being seized off Cape Musudan.
  • Cosco ship saved
    Danish Navy to the rescue but two crew injured as Somali pirates fail to hijack Chinese supramax.
  • Wilson laying up
    Oslo-listed mini-bulker owner to idle a "small number" of vessels this year as cashflow comes under pressure in weak markets.
  • Bank egos blasted
    Jinhui gives "egocentric", "supposedly reputable" banks a pasting as profit soars despite market calamity.
  • Double, trouble
    Net profit doubles at Golden Ocean but dividends axed as it seeks answers to cash crisis.
  • DESSC sneaks up
    Provision and loss on shares in a rival take some of the gloss off of record operating figures from Deep Sea Supply.
  • PD feeds Tees
    UK terminals company launches new feedership run from Felixstowe to Teesport.
  • Go away!
    Nigeria blocks further boxship arrivals at Lagos until April to ease "alarming" congestion.
  • Big loss for AMSC
    Unrealised interest swaps hit US products tanker owner, but operating earnings rise.
  • Grindrod soars
    South African tanker and bulker player reaped rewards of contract cover in 2008, but admits 2009 cannot be as spectacular.
  • Seismic shift
    Tax rebate boosts Norway's GC Rieber in 2008, but this year will see big profit cut.
  • Aegean profits up
    Greek bunker supplier sees fourth quarter profits more than double as bunker spread jumps.
  • Latvian lower
    Latvian products tanker owner made plenty of money in 2008, but downturn meant it couldn't match up to previous year.
  • Charges hit Genco
    Jinhui stake right down and loss from cancelled newbuilding orders push bulker outfit to a fourth quarter loss.
  • Legal proceedings
    Peter Georgiopoulos-bulker outfit is turning to the UK courts in charter dispute with Samsun Logix.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
  • MSC to raise westbound transatlantic rates
  • Maersk announces service changes
  • Japanese ship owner fined in "magic pipe" case
  • Japanese logistics firms deemed air cartel
  • Turkish Airlines lands in Cargo 2000
  • JFK Airport spending to reduce delays
  • N.Y.-N.J. draymen dispute trucking study
  • AAEI asks Obama to stall 10+2, promote trade
  • Napolitano questions 100% inspection deadline
  • FMC reviews 13 OTI license applications
  • Down market may delays APM plans in Bristol
  • Los Angeles firm rolls out electric trucks
  • Charleston port unveils truck retrofit program

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
  • Ro/ro-service terminated after six sailings
    The ro-ro-service between Fredericia, Denmark and Moss, Norway, did not last long. After only six sailings with hardly any cargo/trailers on board, it was decided to quit Read more
  • Emtunga Offshore on the track again
    The Swedish Emtunga Offshore, that filed for bankruptcy in December last year when a customer failed to pay a SEK 100 million debt, will resurrect with Norwegian part ownership. The Read more
  • EMSA looking for more stand-by vessels
    The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) is launching a public procurement for stand-by oil recovery vessels. The procurement procedure covers the Baltic Sea and the Channel/Atlantic area. The Read more
  • Frontline profit slashed by half
    Frontline reports a USD 51.6 million net income for Q4, against USD 107.8 million in the third quarter last year. One reason is the sinking value of the Read more
  • Royal Caribbean records growth on international market
    Last year the total revenues of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd rose to 6.5 billion USD. Compared to the previous year it grew by 7 per cent. Still the net

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
  • Europe: Sharp gains in Rotterdam
    The German port of Hamburg sees 'exceptionally quiet' market.
  • Reports of bunker spill at Russian port
    Sources say bunkering has been disrupted in Novorossiysk
  • A third of global fleet to be 'scrapped'
    Gloomy prediction for the next two years from CEO of Thai shipping firm.
  • Supplier exploring opportunities to expand
    Chemoil CEO says 'three or four or five targets' always on the radar.
  • Grindrod's bunker subsidiaries performing well
    Global bunker trading arm and bunker tankers contribute to solid 2008 earnings.
  • Ferry company to cut fuel surcharges
    37% drop in fuel surcharges for freight customers.
  • Plans for new bunker terminal inside Arctic Circle
    Murmansk Shipping Company wanting to provide year-round IFO supplies to tankers.
  • Asia: Bunkers rebound on crude oil gains
    Bunker fuel prices firmed across all key Asian ports.
  • Singapore residual stocks fall from 11-week high
    Onshore stocks of middle distillates also fell.
  • Chemoil posts strong quarterly results
    Q4 2008 bunker sales rising by over 22%.
  • Softer bunker prices fail to halt MISC profit slide
    Weak demand and oversupply blamed for low rates.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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