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January 29, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japanese navy on standby for deployment to Somalia
    Japan yesterday ordered its navy to start preparations for deployment in waters off Somalia, becoming the latest nation to step up the fight against pirates in the lawless African nation.
  • Development zone at Caofeidian takes shape
    China's port construction, steel and power giants will pour 192.9 billion yuan (S$42.5 billion) for infrastructure construction in Caofeidian, an island- turned development zone in the Bohai Bay in north China, according to the city government of Tangshan, which administrates the zone.
  • Tanker rates seen falling till Q4 as demand stays flat
    General Maritime Corp, the second-largest US owner of oil tankers, expects tanker rates to fall until the fourth quarter as demand for crude shipments stays near current levels and new supertankers enter the world fleet, chief financial officer Jeff Pribor said.
  • Industry veteran named MD of Thome Offshore Mgt
  • US stimulus may bypass water projects
  • Japanese fishing vessel captured by Russia

Sched Netweb site
  • Authorities okay plan for Taicang port bonded logistics centre
  • Nantong port box volume up 10pc in 2008
  • Zhangjiagang Bonded Area wins State Council building approval
  • Southampton container terminal reportedly down 10pc in 2008
  • GAC opens logistics development office in Lille
  • NYK deploys DispatchManager for electronic truck dispatch
  • Retiring air force air traffic controllers can join CAAS
  • IATA e-freight scheme wins over 18, surpassing 14-country goal
  • FedEx Express wins environmental and workplace awards

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Curtains going up on ctl imex
  • Demand for Capesize vessels hauls up Baltic Dry Index
  • All Major Ports & airports to be EDI-linked by year-end
  • MbPT adding feathers to cap in times of recession too!
  • BATCO, VCTPL sign MoU to provide 'virtual seaport' concept for ex-im community
  • Perishables cargo facility at Cochin airport to be opened on February 2
  • KPCHAA seeks relaxation in stamp duty payment terms for importers
  • ASR Logistics (India) lifts off into handling project cargo
  • Banks ignoring MSME sector, asserts Fieo chief
  • 'Golden share' for govt in core projects proposed
  • Seafood industry wants US to implement WTO ruling on scrapping Customs bond
  • Ahluwalia convening HoDs meet to zero in on apparel industry's woes
  • Move to ensure easier flow of dollar loans to exporters by hiking ceiling rate
  • Corp. India criticises RBI's credit policy

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 27, 2009
  • Nurminen Logistics and Transgarant to collaborate
    This month (January), the Finnish service provider Nurminen Logistics and the Russian company OOO Transgarant, part of the Fesco group, signed a seven-year contract covering a stra...
  • Palletforce opens new hub in UK
    The UK's largest pallet distribution centre in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire will be officially opened this month (January) - following a GBP 30 million investment by Palletforce....
  • Werner Enterprises increased profits in Q4/2008
    The Omaha NE-based US transport and logistics service provider Werner Enterprises posted a 20% increase in profits in Q4/2008 despite a 7% drop in revenues due in part to fleet siz...
  • Mlog Logistics building W'rth logistics centre in Switzerland
    The intra-logistics provider Mlog Logistics has expanded W'rth International's logistics centre in Landquart (the Grisons, Switzerland). Mlog added two more alleyways to W'rth's hi...
  • New air cargo plan for India
    The consultancy firm Price WaterhouseCooper is creating a ten-year Indian air cargo development plan on behalf of the Airports Authority of India.
  • FedEx delays hub opening
    The US express service provider FedEx will open its new USD 300 million hub at Piedmont Triad International Airport NC (USA) in autumn instead of summer of this yea...
  • Cathay Pacific adding flights
    Despite the crisis, the Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific is to increase the number of flights it offers to three key destinations ' Paris (FR), Shanghai (CN) and Jakarta (ID)...
  • Hong Kong: air cargo dropped by 3% in 2008
    The volume of airfreight passing through Hong Kong dropped by 3.1% last year, compared with 4.5% growth in 2007, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). In December 2008, cargo thr...
  • Port of Taipei plans massive expansion
    As trade with China is expected to boom, Taiwan's port of Taipei is planning to invest USD 558 million over eight years in an expansion scheme that will create an alternative to th...
  • Beijing airport wants to sell stake in Air China Cargo
    Capital Airports Holding Co, operator of Beijing Capital Airport (China) wants to sell a 24% stake in Air China Cargo. The net asset value is estimated at RMB 798 million. A p...
  • Evergreen Line launches new Greek shuttles
    Evergreen Line (Taiwan) launched two new regional feeder services, linking the Mediterranean hub port of Taranto (IT) to Piraeus and Thessaloniki (both in Greece), in late January....
  • Lower import duties for clean trucks in Russia
    The Russian government plans to exempt imported trucks with low emission Euro 4 and 5 engines from customs duties. The import duty for commercial vehicles was raised by 30% on 12 J...
  • Norfolkline reduces number of vessels
    In view of the current global economic climate and the consequent drive for efficiency, Norfolkline, a European multimodal short sea carrier with headquarters in Scheveningen (Neth...
  • MOL and Gulf LPG start VLGC pool
    The Tokyo (Japan)-based shipping line MOL announced the formation of a very large gas carrier (VLGC) pool called LPG Global Transport, along with Gulf LPG Transport Company of Qata...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • IMO meets in Djibouti to tackle piracy
  • Japan to send ships to Gulf of Aden
  • French Navy foils attack on MOL tanker
  • OSG ship breaks down near Golden Gate Bridge
  • Success weighs down LA port's green scheme

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Kirby reports another earnings record
  • $37.75 million LCS award
  • Delta Queen to be floating hotel

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • LNG facility developer lauds land board decision
  • Port association pleased with seaport funding in stimulus bill
  • Port of Portland schedules PDX deicing plan open house
  • Port of Tacoma CFS sees customer base growing
  • Puget Sound ports net funds for equipment retro-fit program

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • IUMI paints bleak future for shipping and insurers
    UNDERWRITERS warned knock-on effect from economic and seatrade dwonturn could last into 2011.
  • NOL sees box volumes crash 24% in weeks
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines saw its container volumes dip 24% in the last six weeks of 2008.

Fairplayweb site
  • Piraeus, MSC fined in Greece
  • Pirate attack thwarted, 9 arrested
  • How piracy affects charters
  • Lübeck gains TransAtlantic coverage
  • Shippers told to delay pirates
  • Salvador port scheme advances
  • Planners approve Liverpool scheme
  • Shahid Rajaee nets investment

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Maersk, CMA CGM join on USEC-Med
    Carriers join on new WestMed VSA, will remove 2,900 TEUs from weekly trade, add direct calls at Malta and Port of Miami
  • APL volumes plunge
  • ICL adds Wilmington call
  • CMA CGM raises rates for India-East Africa services
  • Box terminal for Vlora port
  • UASC starts India-ME loop
  • Maersk adjusts NCX service
  • France faces freight chaos
  • JAL cuts LA cargo flights
  • PNW ports expand program to lower diesel emissions
  • Don Welch, longtime S.C. port director, dies at 78

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Premier Wen still convinced China can achieve growth rate target
  • Oil hovers around USD40; but bunker prices climb
  • CMA CGM and Maersk agree Med US VSA
  • UASC's AGX loop to call at Sohar

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • DryShips breaches
    Two banks inform bulker owner that it breached loan covenants as company files $500m shelf registration.
  • Dry sales flop
    Deals by George Economou's DryShips to sell three bulkers fall through, and two drillship newbuildings may be axed.
  • Poised to survive
    Despite gloomy outlook for dry-bulk and tanker shipping, Moody's says seven rated companies should weather the storm.
  • Fednav sues
    Canadian bulker owner takes on DryShips in a US federal court over sale of the Maple Valley.
  • Front cut to 'sell'
    Norway's DnB NOR Markets downgrades Jens Martin Jensen-led Frontline over falling tanker demand.
  • 'Great time' on ice
    After 300 skiers enjoy lobster meal while on an ice-bound ferry, the CTMA Vacancier is free.
  • Tide rises
    Quarterly profits surge for New Orleans offshore vessel giant Tidewater, bursting past analyst estimates.
  • Jobs snuffed
    Crew in danger of axe as Eckero Line shifts cruiseferry to Swedish flag to continue selling snuff on board.
  • Doing too much
    Accident-prone Norwegian general cargoship grounded off Denmark because master was tackling four tasks at once, report finds.
  • Deep Sea fixes
    Norwegian owner wins charters of up to eight months from oil major for two anchor-handlers.
  • Maersk cutting
    New vessel-sharing deal with CMA CGM from Med to US will remove 2,900 teu of capacity per week.
  • UASC launches
    Container line starts new service linking Middle East to Indian sub-continent.
  • Siem loses out
    Kristian Siem-led offshore owner makes $6m provision from cancelled order at bankrupt yard.
  • Two-way Gulf run
    Maritime security corridor in Gulf of Aden to become two-way system as naval presence beefed up.
  • Strike rates rise
    Increased labour dispute claims leads to15% premium hike for club cover for ship delays.
  • Summer slump
    General Maritime predicts modest fall in tanker rates through to the fourth quarter, before an upturn.
  • Tanker towed
    OSG's Overseas Cleliamar loses power in ballast off San Francisco, but brought safely back to port.
  • Passengers saved
    All 69 people rescued as jetfoil sinks off Sumatra in Indonesia in bad weather.
  • Emissions mission
    First emissions trading seminar scheduled by industry green group SEAaT at the IMO in London.
  • Caracas fracas
    Venezuelan oil company PDVSA seizes control of Ensco drilling platform in row over unpaid debts.
  • Malaysian move
    Japanese liner giant NYK Line looking to increase market share in Malaysia during economic slump.
  • Offshore split
    Vroon and BPOS going their separate ways after scrapping management agreement for emergency response fleet.
  • Singapore upbeat
    Maritime authorities say 2008 proved to be a good year for shipping industry despite year-end downturn.
  • UKHO heads east
    The UK's Hydrographic Office establishes presence in Asia with new office in Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • CMA CGM, Maersk to partner in Med-USEC
  • IMO pushes for regional help on piracy
  • Volume drops 9% at Rickenbacker
  • Lake carriers call for new lock, dredging
  • Senate committee approves stimulus bill
  • Home Depot cuts rattle supply chain
  • Chinese innerspring units cause U.S. makers unrest
  • Torok heads UPS freight forwarding
  • Kornegay to retire Feb. 1

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Japan to send warships to Somalia
    The Government of Japan will deploy a number of warships off Somalia to fight the flourishing piracy, BBC reports. However, it's still unclear how many ships that will be deployed
  • All time high for Ports of Stockholm
    A record was noted in 2008 when 11.7 million passengers travelled through Ports of Stockholm, up four per cent from the year before. The passengers travelled in the Baltic
  • Suez loses traffic as vessels take the long route
    The liner carrier CMA CGM is considering to by-pass the Suez Canal and instead sail round the Cape of Good Hope on several of its services. The measure could

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Mexico's tax on fuel
    Changes apply to all foreign-flag vessels, suppliers concerned.
  • Markets surprised by stockpile report
    Uncertainty over price direction following inventory numbers.
  • Belize oil spill response
    Economic development puts area at greater risk.
  • European bunker prices tumble
    Prices weakening across Europe.
  • Companies promote 'advanced lube technology'
    MAN Diesel PrimeServ and Maersk Fluid Technology agree strategic partnership.
  • Bunker prices boost 'Africa route'
    Container line says diverting ships round the southern tip of Africa is 'cost efficient'.
  • Biodiesel 'traces' put bunker suppliers under pressure
    Calls for regulations to recognise 'cross-contamination' is inevitable.
  • Asian market firms after holidays
    Key bunkering ports post gains.

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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
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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
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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
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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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