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January 5, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tankers used for oil storage signal slump in freight rates
    A 42km-long line of idle oil tankers, enough to blockade the English Channel, may signal a 25 per cent slump in freight rates this year.
  • New top appointments in O&M industry
    THE new working year has brought a fresh round of executive appointments in the offshore and marine (O&M) industry.
  • Manila orders anti-piracy class for sailors
    The Philippines has ordered its seafarers, comprising about a third of the world's commercial sailors, to go through anti-piracy training before they will be allowed to board ships, the labour secretary said yesterday.
  • Pirates still hold Berlian ship off Somalia, says Indonesia
  • Cambodia port traffic, revenue down sharply
  • Sunny outlook at Daewoo Shipbuilding

Sched Netweb site
  • Guangdong recorded first growth in trade value in November
  • Hong Kong containership takes Montreal's gold headed cane
  • Krugman to China: Float yuan or risk protectionist backlash
  • India's robust domestic trade boosts container cargo growth
  • Felixstowe-based Maritime Group takes over DHL logistics unit
  • US rail reform bill clears Senate committee
  • Outbound Newark Terminal C flights stopped in suspected security breach
  • US skip 100pc cargo screening deadline as too costly
  • FAA scrutinises American Airlines after landing slip-ups

Exim Indiaweb site
  • APL extends 'extra slow steaming' on 2 more transpacific loops
  • "K" Line names Mr Kuroya its new CEO as Mr Maekawa becomes Chairman
  • Agility wins Green Supply Chain Award in Singapore
  • Rickmers-Linie appoints Brunoni as agent in Switzerland
  • Chinese ports see container volumes grow by 4.2 pc in November
  • Hutchison wins contract to run terminal in Sydney
  • Pacific spot rates steady, but slow season dip feared
  • DB SCHENKER invests further in organic growth
  • US container traffic set to end two years of decline
  • APM Terminals establishes regional headquarters in Shanghai
  • Hamburg port lowers fees
  • Amsterdam port secures financing to open larger lock in 2016
  • CPL ships massive break-bulk project cargo from China to Paradip Port
  • Shipping attains new landmarks in 2009
  • Aegis Logistics acquires Shell Gas' LPG business
  • PPP port projects to gather momentum this year
  • We'll consult MoS on new port policy'Environs Min
  • Adani Mundra CT in top form on m.v. MSC Germany's maiden call
  • LSPL & Thermax join hands to rewrite road logistics script
  • Bids invited to develop 8,000 km of highways
  • Meet on 'Tendering Procedure in Rlys'
  • Roundtable on SMEs' role in India-Canada trade

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 4, 2010
  • New Year's day hijackings
  • Intermanager pledges support for crews
  • Odfjell wins pyrrhic victory
  • Maritime medical group formed

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 4, 2010
  • Korean shipbuilders announce 2010 sales targets
  • Cathelco protects pipework in MSC's T-OA 187 Class

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 4, 2010
  • Port of Seattle budget now available on line
  • CBP Seattle office has busy year in 2009
  • New maritime medical association now open for business in London
  • Port Metro Vancouver calling for dredge proposals
  • Hamburg Sud plans increase in US, Canada to Europe rates

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 4, 2010
  • Naval forces 'puzzled' by recent hijackings
    Questions over pirates ability to scale Asian Glory's 23m freeboard.
  • Small lines resilient amid box downturn
    Operators weather collapse better than global carriers.
  • UK masters call for enclosed areas training
    Need for formal training and equipment requirements for all ships.
  • DP World in London Gateway pledge
    Company signals renewed commitment to box terminal project.
  • Fredriksen wins backing for Tui board seat
    Wyser-Pratte Management urges company to offer seat to Tor Olav Troim.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 4, 2010
  • Aegean to acquire Verbeke
    AEGEAN Marine Petroleum Network today announced an agreement to acquire Belgium's Verbeke Bunkering
  • Bender on auction block
    BENDER'S bankrupt shipbuilding and repair facility will be auctioned off to the highest bidder on 15 January
  • Oil dispute threatens Gdansk
    RUSSIA'S decision to cut off crude oil supplies to Belarus could be a decisive blow to the Polish port of Gdansk, maritime insiders told Fairplay
  • DPW sustains London Gateway
    DP WORLD today acquired the remaining 1,000 acres of land for London Gateway after it decided to continue with the project
  • Schenker seals Gorgon deal
    LOGISTICS and forwarding group DB Schenker announced today a contract to handle more than 2M tonnes of sea, air and land shipments for Australia's Gorgon gas project

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 4, 2010
  • Calif. Pledges $11 Million for Clean-Diesel Trucks
  • Port Montreal Sees Gradual Recovery in 2010
  • Hearings Scheduled on Trucker Hours of Service
  • Horizon Lines Switches Oakland Terminals
  • BNSF's Branscum Named IANA Chairman
  • States Push for Funding Extension
  • Irish Logistics Company Buys NAL Worldwide
  • Coal Hauls Plunge at Big Railroads
  • Swiss WorldCargo to Fly to San Francisco
  • U.S. Manufacturing Expands in December
  • Hyundai Ship Orders Fall 61 Percent
  • Chinese Manufacturing Surged in December
  • DP World OKs Thames Terminal
  • Maersk Hikes South Asia-Middle East-Europe Rates
  • Hamburg Sud Boosts Eastbound Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • Chicago Program Opens New Rail Link
  • Trade Group to Boost Seafarers' Health
  • French Container Traffic Stops
  • Arrow Trucking Faces Lawsuits
  • Maersk Hires Armed Vessel to Fight Pirates

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 4, 2010
  • Mulewa says PPP is necessary
  • Pipavav could feature in Indamex schedule
  • Arkas Line is the new name
  • US group ships wheat in containers
  • NYK to scale assets to survive downturn, says president

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 4, 2010
  • Aegean swoops
    Peter Georgiopoulos' Aegean Marine Petroleum buys up Verbeke Bunkering and its fleet of 18 bunkering vessels.
  • Thor released
    Judge orders freedom for arrested Primerose Shipping bulker after owner posts $9.3m as security in dispute.
  • Fredriksen SOS
    Activist shareholder Guy Wyser'Pratte calls on TUI to give Norwegian 'titan' board representation.
  • 2009's most read
    Pirates, sinkings and Armada's travails top the list of stories TradeWinds.no readers downloaded last year.
  • No docking
    After request from crew to protect visas, casino ship allowed to travel to Bahamas during bankruptcy but will not dock or discharge crew.
  • New Year fear
    Large uncommitted orderbook is hindering the offshore sector as acceleration in newbuilding deliveries looms.
  • Seaspan aground
    Seaspan evaluating repair and off-hire costs after CSCL Hamburg runs aground in the Gulf of Aqaba.
  • Bender gets OK
    Bankruptcy judge approves auction of Mobile shipyard after offer by VT Halter parent.
  • Tanker damaged
    Cido Shipping-owned aframax set for repair yard following grounding in the Baltic on Saturday.
  • Gateway go ahead
    DP World to press on with investment in UK deepwater container port project.
  • 16 delayed
    Ships held up as French dockers head for the picket line.
  • Odfjell unhappy
    Near $45m in damages against Russian shipbuilder not enough, Norwegian owner says.
  • Greek told to pay
    Evangelos Saravanos, owner of bulker Aetea Sierra, reportedly apologises to crew awarded higher wages.
  • Eye of the tiger
    MOL boss wants company to bite back in 2010 despite fears container shipping slump still has four years to run.
  • Samsung switch
    South Korean shipbuilder gets a new chief executive as long serving JW Kim is replaced by IS Roh.
  • $10bn target
    Daewoo eyes $10.74bn in new orders for 2010 as offshore demand improves.
  • Four for Gazprom
    Russian firm pens tanker quartet at DSME as part of $2.65bn newbuilding binge.
  • Attractive escort
    Maersk picks its friends carefully for a voyage to Kenya.
  • Search called off
    USCG ends exhaustive search for young woman who fell from RCCL's Monarch of the Seas.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 4, 2010
  • NYK short-term focus on non-asset business
  • MOL hunkers down
  • Zim idles new megaship delivery
  • CBP makes remote filing permanent
  • Bahrain FTA regulation amended
  • DP World, PSA bid for Nhava Sheva terminal

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 4, 2010
  • EU 0.1% sulphur rule: No official transitional period
    Eight month period of lenient enforcement for ships with compliance plan is not specified in Commission's recommendation.
  • Bunker prices firm in Rotterdam
    South European markets present mixed picture.
  • Bunker prices firm in Fujairah and Durban
    Prices firming after three-day break.
  • UK port project still on track
    DP World pressing ahead with London Gateway container port.
  • Stena Oil in new business venture
    Drawing on experience with offshore bunkering supply in Scandinavia and as bunker buyer to launch West African service.
  • Service agreement for dual-fuel engines
    W'rtsil' signs long-term service agreement with Maersk LNG.
  • Another fuel oil cargo from Saudi Aramco
    Straight-run cargo is for January lifting.
  • Prices hit 15-month highs
    Prices in key Asian ports rise for the fourth consecutive day to hit 15-month highs.
  • New berth to boost bunkering
    Vessels can call for bunkers and/or normal cargo operations.
  • USTC rejecting more customers than 'ever before'
    Fear of payment default has forced supplier to check each customer.
  • Singapore: Steady rise in 380 cSt prices in 2009
    Price rose month-on-month from March to November.

›››File
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
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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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