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October 29, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Malacca, S'pore straits can handle rise in vessel traffic
    The critical straits of Malacca and Singapore have sufficient capacity to handle the projected increase in vessel traffic for the next 15-20 years, a study commissioned by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has found.
  • SembMarine completes 2 rigs
    Sembcorp Marine unit Jurong Shipyard yesterday announced the completion of the two biggest ultra deepwater DP3 semisubmersible drilling rigs it has built to date for major US independent drillng contractor Noble Drilling.
  • Cosco Pacific Q3 profit drops 49%
    Cosco Pacific Ltd, Asia's third-largest container-terminal operator, posted a 49 per cent drop in third-quarter profit as the global recession dampened world trade.

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Pacific's quarterly profit off 49pc, but says worst over
  • Top three Japanese ocean carriers suffer big losses
  • Maersk to adopt slow steaming on Far East-Europe trades
  • Zhuhai's Gaolan CT presents options on western Pearl shore
  • DP World Jeddah takes 15 super-super postpanamax cranes
  • BBC Box does full circle, now in UK, but soon off to Africa
  • OOCL Logistics launches MyPodium Mobile IT system
  • EU conference ban happened at the worst time: ELAA
  • Singapore's MPA revises anti-piracy instructions
  • Rotterdam Rules win final 20th signature from Niger
  • NYK chooses GAC to build 'strong' market in Nigeria
  • Agility to handle pre-positioning and logistics of US humanitarian aid
  • Port of Newark Container Terminal reimburses truckers for delays
  • Korea's Hyundai Mipo yard detained 6,600-TEU CMA CGM vessel
  • Pacific air cargo losses narrow as AAPA posts 6.5pc drop
  • ABC to fly from Amsterdam-Tokyo via Moscow
  • Norway's Fellestransport joins Greencarrier group from November 1

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Alang shipyard to be developed along PPP model: Draft report ready
  • Customs duty on some rice varieties scrapped
  • Chilli not so hot!
  • France offers food processing expertise
  • India, US to evolve framework for closer trade ties
  • Soap-makers in hot water with dumping duty on inputs proposed at 20 pc
  • Gems & jewellery exports glistening once more
  • Shreekant Singh is MbPT's new Deputy Chairman
  • Shanghai displaces Singapore to become world's Top Box Port in September
  • CoPT mulls leasing out land for port-related projects to augment earnings
  • Rs 130-cr. Japanese loan for freight corridor project
  • CWC bucks slowdown to perform excellently & present dividend cheque of Rs 11.22 cr. to Farm Minister
  • New category of NBFCs makes lending to infrastructure sector easier
  • RBI ending era of easy monetary policy-IMC
  • Credit becoming too costly, says Fieo chief
  • Core sector shining again!
  • FM keeps fingers crossed on GST rollout date
  • Asian economic community gets closer to reality
  • Passion makes all the difference
  • Preeti & Ashwin stay at helm of AIEC

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2009
  • Grimaldi Group forecasts pleasing results for 2009
    Emanuel Grimaldi, co-managing director of the Naples (Italy)-based Grimaldi Group, recently announced that his group's ebitda will reach EUR 400 million in 2009. The net result is ...
  • Aramex: Q3 net profit rises 23% to AED 41.7 million
    Aramex, the Middle East-based global logistics solutions provider, reported a Q3/2009 net profit of AED 41.7 million, an increase of 23%, compared to AED 33.9 million in the corres...
  • Ryder System reports massive profit drop
    The USA-based transport and logistics provider Ryder System Inc reported that its Q3/2009 net income fell by 66% to USD 24.0 million, against USD 70.2 million achieved in the ...
  • DHL Solutions & Innovation presents first plans
    Deutsche Post DHL presented DHL Solutions & Innovation (DSI), its newly launched business unit at the recent 26th German Logistics Congress in Berlin. As a motor of innovation...
  • PD Ports and Teesside University welcome first foundation degree students
    The UK port operator PD Ports and Teesside University (UK) welcomed the first 15 delegates who will study for the newly launched Foundation Degree. The training scheme wa...
  • Horizon Lines: Q3 volumes down 5.7%
    The USA-based shipping company Horizon Lines announced its fiscal Q3 results. "During the third quarter, we continued to successfully battle the economic turbulence that gripped ou...
  • Qatar Airways operates first scheduled service with synthetic fuel
    The Arabian carrier Qatar Airways recently completed the first commercial passenger flight with an aircraft powered by GtL fuel (gas to liquid). The scheduled Airbus A340-600 fligh...
  • Brazilian forwarding companies order 100 MAN trucks
    The first 100 MAN TGS and TGX trucks that will be assembled by MAN Latin America already have owners in Brazil. Julio Simoes, Arcom and Binotto, three of the biggest Brazilian tran...
  • Panalpina and Atlas Air extend cooperation
    The global forwarding and logistics group Panalpina, based in Basel (Switzerland), and its long-time airline partner Atlas Air have renewed their cooperation agreement. Within...
  • Port of Dunkirk phases in new rail track
    Grand Port maritime de Dunkerque (GPMD), the major seaport in Dunkirk (France), has put its new Saint-Georges rail track into service. The line runs straight from the bulk qua...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2009
  • Singapore Strait still has room
  • Japanese destroyer hits South Korean box ship
  • DP World has poor Q3
  • Mixed bag for Exmar

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2009
  • Horizon delivers two vessels in three days
  • Royal Caribbean takes delivery of Oasis of the Seas

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2009
  • Port of Seattle cruise season breaks records during 2009
  • Public meetings set for Port of Tacoma budget
  • Corps plans blasting project to deepen Columbia channel
  • Everett Port Commission Oks scaled back budget
  • Ceremony marks christening of new Crowley ATB vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2009
  • Poll shows more crew favour carrying guns
    ALMOST half of British and Dutch seafarers believe they should be allowed to carry guns in face of pirate threat, a survey by Nautilus reveals.
  • IMO delegates raise concerns over arming of vessels
  • Box sector worsens as cash flow dries up
    LOSSES could be as much as $100,000 a day.
  • Total defends role in Erika accident
    GROUP's personnel not guilty of any failures, says chairman Thierry Desmarest.
  • CMA CGM denies getting offer for Delmas
    GROUP says it has not received offer from Bollore for its subsidiary.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2009
  • Florida LNG port approved
    AN LNG port off Florida has been approved by MarAd Chief David T Matsuda
  • Arctic Sea nuke scan starts
    INSPECTORS are testing Arctic Sea, the focus of an international ship hunt, for radioactive and chemical residues, Fairplay was told today
  • Berlin accused of maritime gap
    BERLIN'S new conservative-liberal government was already accused today of ignoring maritime concerns
  • Junk bond trend builds
    GENERAL Maritime plans to raise $230M from the sale of notes, marking the third maritime junk bond scheme in the past week
  • GenMar seeks time cover
    SEVERELY depressed spot rates dragged down General Maritime's quarterly results, as the NYSE-listed tanker company moved to expand its timecharter coverage
  • W Africa LNG boom seen
    EQUATORIAL Guinea plans to double its LNG exports within five years, according to an energy ministry spokesman
  • IEA sees near-term 'gas glut'
    A GAS GLUT will dominate the LNG sector's near-term shipping future, Didier Houssin, the IEA's energy markets and security chief, has told an energy conference

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2009
  • Maersk Extends Asia-Europe Loop to Poland
  • LAX Reports First Freight Gain Since 2007
  • Steel Imports Increased in September
  • BAA Loss Widens
  • Breakbulk Sails Directly from Ireland
  • Mumbai Extends Storage Time
  • Hapag-Lloyd Finances Improve
  • Yusen Profit Drops Sharply
  • China Shipping's 3Q Loss Worsens
  • Cosco Pacific's 3Q Profit Falls 49 percent
  • Hanjin Shareholders Approve Restructuring
  • Marseilles-Fos Box Traffic Climbs 25 percent
  • Container Ship Collides With Japanese Destroyer

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2009
  • Desperate Ariana crew out of fuel and out of time
  • ASC appoints 'task force' to assess Rules impact
  • MSC beefs-up UKEC feeder
  • Nestle Chile choose K+N
  • Braemar 'in good shape'

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2009
  • Photo flood
    Entries are already pouring in for TradeWinds' Maritime Photographer of the Year contest.
  • They're cancelled
    George Economou's DryShips confirms it has struck a deal to cancel deal for two kamsarmax newbuildings.
  • New for Nikitin
    High Court hears Sovcomflot had special clauses almost exclusively for charters with Yuri Nikitin's companies.
  • Campeche bashed
    ITF releasing report claiming a deadly safety failures and corrupt practices in Mexico's offshore sector.
  • K-Sea loan woes
    Shares in tug-and-barge player plunge by 35.1% after warning of potential loan covenant breaches.
  • Tanker grounds
    German-controlled tanker quickly re-floated after running aground off Puerto Rico. No signs of pollution.
  • Back off, comrade
    Sergei Terekhin told Sovcomflot's deputy manager of fleet operations, 'as a friend' not to ask questions about charters to a Yuri Nikitin-backed company.
  • Bank loan dearth
    General Maritime's Peter Georgiopoulos expects limited bank financing to continue next year. Also, company shares plunge following earnings report.
  • Precious curbed
    Thai bulker owner still firmly in the black in third quarter, but gains shrink.
  • House says yes
    US Congress's lower chamber approves $153m in funds for ice breaker sought by Great Lakes bulker operators.
  • Pushed back again
    Sergio Machado-led Transpetro pushes back deadline second time for bidding to provide eight LPG carrier newbuildings.
  • Dock discussions
    India's Cochin Shipyard in talks over second drydock at Kerala using IPO cash.
  • Casualty file
    Piracy and Cobelfret bulker collision top roundup of marine casualty incidents.
  • Second for SC
    Brazil's Santa Catarina state draws second shipyard plan as dizzying race to up country's building capacity continues.
  • 'Brits will burn'
    Somali pirates threaten lives of two Britons on seized yacht if navies stage rescue bid.
  • Concordia in red
    Genmar share sale sees Hans Norin-led Swede forecast $14m annual loss as third-quarter sinks to loss.
  • Krumnow resigns
    "Personal reasons" behind immediate departure of TUI supervisory board chairman Jurgen Krumnow.
  • Lifelines backed
    Crew union Nautilus welcomes European Commission's approval of state aid for Scottish ferry services.
  • Ten for Turks
    Turkey's Palmali orders series of 10 Armada-type tankers at domestic Besiktas Gemi Insaa Anonim Sirketi yard.
  • Uljanik down
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner posts another profit drop despite stronger revenues.
  • Genmar bonding
    US-listed tanker owner to sell $230m of notes as part of deal to ease bank covenants.
  • Odfjell turns red
    Extremely weak conditions in the handysize sector push Oslo chemical tanker operator to a loss.
  • PNSC weaker
    Pakistan's national owner posts weaker first quarter profit to 30 September.
  • Iraq run
    Maersk launching containership feeder service to Umm Qasr from Jebel Ali in UAE.
  • Nexus 1 sold
    Sale by Nexus of laid-up FPSO newbuilding to Brazil's EBX comes in well below ordered cost.
  • WIS worse
    Western India Shipyard widens losses in first six months as revenue plunges.
  • Pirates nabbed
    Troops open fire on pirates after attack on French fishing vessel off Somalia, seven arrests made.
  • Viking Valhalla?
    FPSO Knock Nevis, once world's largest ship as Jahre Viking, could have a date with the breaker's torch.
  • Rugby Rhapsody
    Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas one of five cruiseships that will house fans for 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.
  • Awkward anchor
    BC Ferries ship gets stuck off Canada after unexpectedly dropping anchor.
  • George jailed
    Nigeria's former ports chief Olabode George sentenced to two and a half years for corruption.
  • Worse by half
    Chinese terminal operator Cosco Pacific saw third quarter profit drop 49% as the global downturn continued to bite.
  • Genmar down
    US-listed tanker owner sees third quarter profits decline 37% despite addition of Arlington fleet.
  • Fili flooded
    Russian general cargoship loses power in Caspian Sea storm off Azerbaijan.
  • Zeeland down
    Dutch ports group sees nine-month volumes fall 17% due partly to refinery maintenance.
  • Enough room
    MPA study says shipping capacity on the Singapore Strait could be increased by at least 75%.
  • Mercator mixed
    Singapore-listed Indian owner reports sizeable declines in both interim profits and revenues.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2009
  • ELAA: Bad timing in EU conference abolition
  • Hanjin shareholders approve company split
  • OOCL to hike transatlantic rates in January
  • Norfolk Southern profit off 42%
  • EU, U.S. continue talks to reduce trade barriers
  • Senate committee clears DOT, DHS nominees
  • Jackson joins ATC Logistics & Electronics
  • FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications
  • COSCO Pacific 3rd quarter profit drops 32%
  • India weighs one-terminal limit on private operators
  • MarAd approves Florida LNG port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2009
  • Oasis of the Seas handed over
    On 28 October 2009, STX Europe's Turku shipyard delivered the 225,000 GT Oasis of the Seas to Royal Caribbean International. She is the world's largest cruise vessel and she will
  • NYK slashes growth ambitions
    After having announced a USD 320 million loss for the latest six months, Japan's second largest shipowner NYK also reveals a major cut in its fleet growth ambition. According to
  • Tough times for Tallink despite pay cuts
    Tallink reports a EUR 8.2 million loss on EUR 792 millions in revenues for the fiscal year 2008/2009. Thanks to increasing passenger volumes, revenues increased however during Q4

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2009
  • Prices steady in Rotterdam market
    NYMEX showing losses of more than $2.
  • Taiwan signs bunker fuel deal with Shell
    Transacted price 'extremely low', say traders.
  • US oil inventory report 'fairly bearish'
    Oil prices fall after unexpected increase in US stock of gasoline.
  • Key bunker prices largely unchanged
  • Ship operators win ECA exemption
    Environmental group disappointed at 'special interest fix for favoured industry'.
  • Tallink looks to lock in more fuel cost
    Q4 result helped by lower fuel cost at the end of loss-making year.
  • Cap-and-trade could cost shipping '$6 billion a year'
    Copenhagen: Shipping could be forced to accept deal 'that is not good for the industry'.
  • Chemical carrier posts losses
    Higher bunker prices, weakening dollar and an oversupply of tankers leaves outlook uncertain.
  • Markets mostly softer mid-week
    Key Asian ports show weak or steady bunker prices.
  • Singapore pre-trial conference on corruption deferred
  • CSCL Q3 losses deepen, outlook negative
    Higher bunker fuel cost is 'key factor' for worse-than-expected Q3 results.
  • Work to retrieve oil resumes
    Operation expected to be completed within 2-3 weeks.
  • BP Q3 profit halved
    Profit halves due to slump in crude oil prices despite higher output.
  • Destroyer, container ship catch fire after collision
    Japanese shipping strait disrupted for four hours; investigation underway.

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