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July 2, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Liners try to offset container shortage
    AP Moller- Maersk A/S, the world's largest container line, is rejecting some shipments and retrieving cargo-boxes from customers more quickly to help offset a shortage of the containers.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK on mission to attract shipping business from Malaysia
  • Seaspan mulls IPO in Shanghai, but turned off by yuan revaluation issue
  • Lianyungang port's throughput hit record high in May
  • US intermodal traffic in June at 19 month high
  • Kuehne + Nagel to supply Algeria's Sonatrach Saharan gas field
  • Box terminal purchase bypasses Bayonne Bridge height problem
  • GAC opens shipping agency in Rio de Janeiro
  • Airlines up frequencies, capacity as India network thrives
  • Pittsburgh airport launches drive to attract cargo tenants
  • Deccan 360 branch out in logistics with stake holder Reliance Industries

Exim Indiaweb site
  • INTTRA partners C-Team Systems to streamline shipping logistics
  • CSAV Norasia to hike rate on IMEX service
  • SCI expanding fleet, says Hajara at 72nd AGM of CFBA
  • GTI pushes for safety culture even among contract workers
  • KoPT hopes to raise higher revenue from revised land lease policy
  • Ispat jetty at Dharamtar gets Customs approval for handling ex-im cargo
  • Hard patch in basin stalls vessel bringing quay cranes to Vallarpadam ICTT
  • Bhuj mango exports limited by absence of air freighters
  • Fliers begin paying service tax
  • Heavy vehicles to screech to a halt on July 5
  • Impact of fuel price hike: Inflation to go up by 0.9 pc
  • DTC proposals unnerve jewellery exporters
  • RBI allows sub-base rate loans to exporters, SMEs
  • US unveils initiative to tap immense market potential of Pune, Nagpur

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 30, 2010
  • SDV takes on a logistics challenge in Iraq
    SDV, a brand of Bolloré Logistics, has become the first European logistics group to be based in Iraq following the opening of a representative office in Baghdad and branches in Zak...
  • Balnak Lojistik to open office in Erbil
    The Turkish Logistics provider Balnak Lojistik said that it will open a new office and warehouse in the North Iraqi city of Erbil in six months. The chairman of Balnak Lojisti...
  • Kuehne + Nagel expanding contract logistics offer in the Baltics
    In order to strengthen its position in the contract logistics market in the Baltic region, Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new distribution centre in Latvia. Designed to serve as the c...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 1, 2010
  • Rowan to acquire Skeie Drilling and Production
  • Giant skimmer ship awaits Gulf go ahead

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 1, 2010
  • Bellingham port director candidates to speak at community reception
  • RailAmerica set to purchase Atlas Railroad Construction Co.
  • Pair of Crowley scholarships presented to Webb Institute students
  • Trio of carriers teaming up for improved Asia/Mexico service
  • APL environmental efforts earn sustainable shipping operator honor

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 1, 2010
  • Box sector heading for major round of consolidation
    Recovery will continue but consolidation inevitable, says Bertram Rickmers
  • Box sector would have gained from more severe slump
  • Hanjin plays the heavy
  • Class reaches a turning point
  • New IACS head to boost Asian contribution
    Noburu Ueda says Asian class societies can make big contribution to the IMO
  • Class reaches a turning point
  • Lack of communication hampering box safety efforts
    Measures to tackle dangers jeopardised by failure to circulate prevention advice
  • Merchant fleet keeps world trade on the move
  • US to introduce legally-binding service contract arbitration
    Federal Maritime Commission to hear disputes over rolled cargo, ghost bookings and...
  • US rapid response teams to settle box...

Fairplayweb site
JULY 1, 2010
  • LA port workers strike
    WORKERS responsible for moving box business through the Los Angeles port complex have gone on strike, Fairplay was told today
  • Storm pares Gulf production
    UP TO 26% of oil production in the Gulf of Mexico has been shut in due to Hurricane Alex, now downgraded to a tropical storm as it moves inland over northeastern Mexico
  • Oil industry backs strait relief
    TURKISH officials and major oil companies reportedly agreed today to look for ways to reduce traffic in the overloaded Bosporus Strait
  • Cruising fears liability fallout
    THE CRUISE Lines International Association is lobbying against amendments to the US Death on the High Seas Act proposed in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion
  • Forth Ports sees better results
    UK PORTS group Forth Ports has issued a pre-results statement predicting improved results for the first half of the year
  • Officials held over missing boxes
    A NUMBER of customs officials have been arrested in Pakistan over the disappearance of 40 Afghanistan-bound boxes booked by the International Security Assistance Forces
  • Russia-Moldova wine war revived
    RUSSIAN authorities have seized a shipment of Moldovan wine as conflict between the two countries over their history continues

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 1, 2010
  • LA Harbor Commission Extends Lobbyist Contract
  • LA Harbor Eyes Congestion
  • OOCL Chassis Unavailable in Three Cities
  • North American Carriers Show Broad Gains
  • Freight Airline Arrow Air Ceases Operations
  • White House Moves to Control Exports
  • Panama Lock Expansion Work Begins
  • Paragon Shipping Buys Two Container Ships
  • Forth Ports First Half Earnings Beat 2009
  • RailAmerica Buys Rail Construction Firm
  • LA-Long Beach Clerical Workers Walk Out
  • ISM Reports Sharp Pullback in Manufacturing Growth
  • Slowdown Won't Brake Truck Rate Hikes, Analysts Say
  • Ocean Carriers Scramble to Beat Box Shortage
  • PD Ports to Boost Teesport Box Capacity
  • "K" Line, CSCL and Hapag-Lloyd Join Forces
  • MOL, NYK and 'K' Line Team Up
  • APL Logistics, Sumitomo Warehouse Form Alliance
  • Con-way Spends $100 Million on High-Tech Trucks
  • CMA CGM's Eco-friendly Container Ship Calls LA
  • Smartphone Shipments Surge in Electronics Market

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 1, 2010
  • African Lions to roar
  • US trucking dips
  • CMA CGM revamps Victory Bridge service
  • Gulftainer confident on its Sharjah growth prospects
  • Textainer strengthens its capital structure

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 1, 2010
  • Frontier falls in PSV feud
    Harvey Gulf launches legal blitz sparked by BP charter clash just days after Frontier's massive merger.
  • 'Virtual' yard emerges victorious
    Jose Sergio Gabrielli-led Petrobras says $536m LPG order back on track as Promar Ceara bags Brazilian port plot.
  • Troim ups Golar LNG stake
    John Fredriksen's top lieutenant dips into pocket to buy 50,000 shares of Golar LNG spin-off.
  • Axe swings in Frontline's favour
    Revival of suezmax newbuildings canned in 2009 plays out well for John Fredriksen's Frontline.
  • SilverGreen joint venture sets sail
    Regulatory go ahead allows new Norwegian short sea reefer joint venture to commence trading.
  • Shipping shares take a hit
    A sell-off linked to global economic fears is a "massive over-reaction" analyst says as Oslo stocks slump.
  • Uljanik looking stronger in first
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner posts three-month profit as costs remain low.
  • UACC 'to drop four' at SLS
    Jens Groenning-led owner arranges new $280m loan as report suggests 10-ship order at SLS to be cut to six.
  • Cruiseship grounds in arctic
    Passengers safe after Polar Star refloats, but ship suffers water ingress.
  • Turkey: cut tanker traffic
    Government puts pressure on oil majors to reduce transits through Bosporus and Dardanelles.
  • Vinashin loses yards in shake-up
    Vietnam transfers 12 affiliates of shipyard group to PetroVietnam and Vinalines following recent losses.
  • Sovcomflot: To Russia with love
    Shipowner pays $30m to the state in dividend as David Moorhouse is unveiled as one of three new directors.
  • Ofer off Israel Corp chair
    Idan Ofer steps down as chairman of Israeli owner with Amir Elstein taking his place.
  • Frontline books suezmaxes
    John Fredriksen's tanker operation goes to Jiangsu Rongsheng for a pair of 156,900-dwt ships.
  • Polar pickle for Coast Guard
    The only large operational US arctic icebreaker is out of action with worn engine cylinders.
  • Atlantska back in profit
    Croatian bulker player edges into the black for first quarter as markets improve.
  • Swiber presses on with subsea float
    Singapore-listed offshore player files documents for the IPO of subsea unit Kreuz Holdings.
  • Nobu Su sails to BP oil spill rescue
    Shipowner has a whale of an idea and sends VLCC sized skimmer to assist Gulf of Mexico pollution clean up.
  • River Princess still hanging around
    Bulker that grounded off India in 2000 could take another three years to remove from beach.
  • Stolt chasing $300m pay-back
    Norwegian owner looking for a refund on eight SLS tankers despite the fact contract has yet to be culled.
  • Ploughman takes second bite
    Seanergy CEO Dale Ploughman takes June spending on stock past the $100,000 mark.
  • SS SOS heeded as liner sold
    Historic SS United States saved from scrapping as preservationists agee deal with NCL.
  • GNMTC order confirmed
    STX France says Libyan shipowner has firmed up its earlier letter of intent for a cruise newbuilding.
  • Paragon buys boxships
    Michael Bodouroglou-led owner moves into containership market; offloads recent bulker order.
  • Barberi captain breaks silence
    Michael Gansas tells civil trial of terrifying aftermath of New York ferry crash that killed 11.
  • Stolt-Nielsen profits jump
    Oslo-listed tanker owner sees second quarter performance improve nearly 50% on a year ago.
  • Irving strike off as deal agreed
    Canadian shipyard workers accept 3% pay rise for each of next three years.
  • Liner giants up capacity
    Big Japanese trio double service to South America while others open direct link from Far East to West Africa.
  • Pipe "chafing" led to fire
    Serco tug damaged off Scotland after diesel fuel leaked on to engine and ignited.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 1, 2010
  • FMC wants to resolve service contract disputes
  • Japan's big 3 join on Asia/South America
  • CMA CGM, CSAV to cooperate on transatlantic
  • WTO panel finds EU unfairly subsidized Airbus
  • Averitt adds flatbed services
  • U.S. maintains 'aggressive' export reform agenda
  • White House releases annual GSP evaluation
  • Canada-Colombia FTA worries U.S. industry
  • OWL expands services in Asia
  • ILWU longshoremen ordered back to work

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 1, 2010
  • Total Lubmarine offers ECA-compliant product
    Company already seeing a sales increase.
  • Distillate prices show strong losses across Europe
    Prices fall for third consecutive day.
  • Bureau Veritas 'to classify' floating power stations
    Units can be powered by fuel oil or natural gas.
  • Prices weak in Fujairah
    NYMEX showing losses of more than $3 in early trading.
  • Bunker surcharges to rise
    New rates apply from July 16.
  • Historic MARPOL Annex VI revision enters into force
    IMO's global regulation will cut air pollution from ships with more stringent limits on harmful emissions.
  • Gibraltar bunker plan faces opposition
    Allowing bunker operations in the Eastern Anchorage is 'worrying in the extreme'.
  • Tanker operator sees profits climb
    Stolt-Nielsen's tanker division says bunker costs have been 'stable'.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks steady
    Middle distillates stocks hit 23-week high.
  • Singapore 380 cSt at three-week low
    Prices continue to fall across key ports on Thursday.
  • MF Global closes Singapore fuel oil desk
    Following the departure of all of its fuel oil brokers; 'no plans' to restart the desk.
  • Japanese bunker suppliers 'nervous' over JX Group merger
    Traders concerned over the group's influence on bunker prices.
  • Singapore standards agency considers ISO 8217:2010
    Industry needs some time to make choices and adjustments, says Spring Singapore.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
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
CUSTOMS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
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
INDUSTRY
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
SEAFARERS
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.
TRADE
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
TRANSPORTATION
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.
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SHIPYARDS
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
TRADE
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%
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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)
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
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%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
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
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
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
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
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.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
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.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
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
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
MEETINGS
"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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
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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