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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
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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