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August 5, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index posts first fall in 13 sessions
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity shipping costs, fell for the first time in 13 sessions on weaker demand to charter iron-ore carriers.
  • Iran feels sanctions heat at UAE ports: sources
    Ships carrying petroleum to Iran face greater scrutiny at ports in the United Arab Emirates as new Western sanctions bite, leaving the Islamic republic to seek alternative hubs, trade and shipping sources say.
  • Al-Qaeda linked group claims attack on tanker
    A group linked to Al-Qaeda claimed yesterday that a suicide bomber from its organisation was responsible for an attack on a Japanese supertanker last week in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Overseas Shipholding loss widens in Q2

Sched Netweb site
  • Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement reduces CAF
  • Jiangxi's first export LCL service launched
  • Khorgas near Kazakhstan border doubles trade value to US$152.6 million
  • Cosco receives last of twelve 5,100-TEU ships
  • GPA handles 10pc more boxes in fiscal 2010
  • Expeditors Intl sees Q2 revenue rise 17pc
  • NOL clinches innovation award
  • Slow steaming, high rates equal lower, slower service to shippers
  • Cathay back with positive interim results
  • Airline shippers' launches in-house screening
  • Europe's freight sector recovery is running out of steam

Exim Indiaweb site
  • HLV Fairplayer plays pivotal role
  • Mercator posts 39 pc growth in Q1 net
  • WCA Family switches focus on dynamic Africa
  • Idling VLCCs now at record 93!
  • 100 pc box scanning seen possible only in 2015
  • More awaken to aroma of coffee
  • CSL delivers PSV to Purple Fleet of US
  • Govt wakes up to ports' capacity limitations, preparing contingency plans
  • BPCL now offers bunker fuels at competitive rates
  • MoS charting out consolidated, comprehensive Port Act
  • Now, new maritime policy for decade being given shape-Mohandas
  • User fee for fliers
  • Planners ask Rlys to factor in cost overruns in new funding strategy for freight corridors
  • New airport terminal at Mangalore opened
  • Move to make tribals stakeholders in mining
  • Bill passed to trim govt stake in SBI
  • $222-m ADB aid to upgrade roads
  • Directorate of Currency formed to curb circulation of fake notes
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 1.03 bn
  • Argentina's storage tech to be sought
  • WTO chief to hold meet to assess progress of Doha Round
  • Adani scales new peak with major coal deal Down Under

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • Emons takes over Mauter Spedition KG
    The German forwarding company Emons Spedition GmbH, based in Cologne, has acquired all the shares in Mauter Spedition KG, which is located in Neustadt-Glewe and Neubrandenburg (bot...
  • US authorities settle civil complaint against Panalpina
    The US authorities have settled a civil complaint against Panalpina Houston. The service provider had been named as a defendant in a qui tam civil complaint filed several...
  • DSV on the right track in H1/2010
    DSV A/S, a global transport and logistics service provider based in Br'ndby near Copenhagen (Denmark), has published its interim results for 2010. The consolidated turnover for the...
  • Agility launches operations in Cambodia
    The logistics service provider Agility has officially launched operations in Cambodia by opening an office in Phnom Penh. The move supports Agility's network growth strategy and fu...
  • CMA CGM on the brink of obtaining fresh capital
    CMA CGM, the highly indebted French shipping company, may be able to increase its capital through external investors in August. The search for new capital had been ordered by the 6...
  • Peter Vogl joins M&M Militzer & M'nch's management board
    The Swiss logistics company M&M Militzer & M'nch, based in St Gallen, reported that Peter Vogl bcame its new executive vice-president and a member of its on 1 August. Vogl ...
  • Freight Co Ltd (Bangkok) names new regional sales manager
    The Freight Co Ltd (Bangkok) reported that Harm Emaus became its regional sales manager ' key accounts, effective 1 August. Emaus is concentrating on project key accounts in Southe...
  • Gulftainer opens multipurpose facility
    The UAE-based port operator Gulftainer recently opened a multipurpose facility at berth 8 in the port of Umm Qasr (Iraq). The service provider welcomes new and present cu...
  • Plane crashes in Alaska and Canada - update on LH Cargo crash
    On 1 August, a Fairchild C-123K Provider cargo plane, operated by All West Freight, crashed on the southern flanks of Mount Healy, about 2 km from Denali National Park AK (USA). Th...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Washington State postpones first sailing of new ferry
  • Naval architect Jack Gilbert dies at 80
  • INTERTANKO slams decision to release Bow Saga attackers
  • Good news on Gulf spill
  • WSDOT promotes Carpacci
  • Terrorist group claims to have attacked M Star

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Port of Everett concerned about EA for Mukilteo Tank Farm
  • Washington State Ferries names new Deputy Chief
  • Coast Guard celebrating 220th birthday today
  • Seattle Port Commissioners looking to capture tourism cash
  • TSA reports airline industry meets cargo screening deadline

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Maruba's future in doubt
    Gebab demands early return of two ships after stricken line fails to pay charter rates
  • Striking a deal More details emerge on Maruba bailout
  • Maruba begins bailout talks with government
  • Maruba fights off creditors as group forced into emergency restructuring
  • NITC seals favourable loans for VLCCs
    Tanker giant obtained favourable funding from Chinese banks for 12 tankers ordered in...
  • NITC orders LNG carriers from China
  • VLCC rates slump to fresh 2010 lows
    Some 75 tankers heading for Fujairah over next four weeks as tonnage oversupply hits...
  • Rates rise, but earnings still under a cloud
  • Singapore clearing facilities bring timely boost for box derivatives
    Singapore Exchange follows June debut for LCH.Clearnet in London
  • SGX begins box derivatives clearing service

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Terrorists claim VLCC attack
    A TERRORIST group linked with Al Qaeda has reportedly released a statement saying it attacked the Mitsui OSK Lines VLCC M. Star last week
  • Feared Senate bill stalled
    A US SENATE bill that would have tripled shipping liabilities in US waters failed to gain enough votes to advance yesterday and will be shelved until at least the autumn
  • Guilty plea in Tampa 'magic pipe'
    A TURKISH seafarer has pleaded guilty to contravening US pollution laws and faces up to six years in prison
  • Mundra reports 24% growth
    MUNDRA Port & Special Economic Zone today reported 24% growth in the April-June quarter, compared with the previous year's period

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Washington Port Secures Funds for Rail Construction
  • Indian Ports Move 14 Percent More Containers
  • Ship's Engineer Pleads Guilty to Pollution
  • T&T Bisso Appoints New President
  • UP Launches Chicago-area Intermodal Terminal
  • Port of LA to Buy Crane With EPA Grant
  • TRAC Intermodal to Provide Short-Term Chassis Rentals
  • Cargolux Adds Weekly Riyadh Flight
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Launch Atlantic Express Shuttle
  • Safmarine to Launch Far East-Africa Service
  • Tropical Shipping Profit Soars 68 Percent
  • DHL Hub Achieves Security Certification
  • Lawmakers Demand Scanning Schedule
  • Antitrust Settlement Undercuts Panalpina Profit
  • Echo Global Logistics Volume Soars, Profit Spikes
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Price Measure Jumps 8.2 Percent
  • LA-Long Beach Terminals Extend Gate Hours
  • YRC Regional Carriers Return to Profit

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Marseilles Fos under pressure again
  • Maersk denies 16,000TEU leviathan talks
  • A slow recovery for London
  • German ports winning back Team Lines' business
  • Antwerp boxes up 16% at H1

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Eagle soars in the second
    Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner trumps Wall Street estimates as revenue climbs 24%.
  • Alterna hunts 'perfect deal'
    Brokers race for a bite of $150m treasure chest as private equity player prepares to pull S&P trigger.
  • Bow Saga seven sail home
    Suspected pirates to be set free just twenty-four hours after launching violent attack on tanker.
  • Cecon insider slices stake
    Director dumps 100,000 shares in troubled offshore outfit while top brass continues to court Norwegian financier.
  • Ship smash leaves 12 missing
    One ship said to have sunk after collision off Indonesia with 11 crew members rescued.
  • Adani readying bulker splash
    Indian group eyes $1.5bn bulker binge as part of a wider $30bn spending plan.
  • Courage bulker hits the breakers
    Hsu Chih Chien-led bulker owner banks $500,0000 as it sheds over the hill handy.
  • Cosco Dalian grabs bulker duo
    Cosco yard gets order for "over $70m" from unnamed Hong Kong owner for post-panamax pair.
  • Flinter strikes deal with banks
    Dutch owner's financial shake-up includes transferring 12 ships to management and affiliated shareholders.
  • OSG tipped for full-year loss
    Analysts forecast 2010 red ink for tanker owner after worse than expected second quarter.
  • Cruiseship whale "already dead"
    Post-mortem reveals humpback probably lifeless when Princess Sapphire hit it off Alaska.
  • Crude to show its true colours
    Evangelos Marinakis-backed company will find Wall Street a happier hunting ground after its second quarter results, analyst says.
  • Do you want a tanker with that?
    Knutsen ship comes within 10 feet of riverside restaurant in Michigan after losing power.
  • Nyborg 'surprised' by orders
    Pac Basin boss Klaus Nyborg does, however, see more value in newbuildings than second-hand units.
  • Cash-rich Greek makes its move
    Kritsas Shipping makes long-anticipated S&P play with $24m bulker buy, brokers say.
  • DVB: 'Too soon to sound all clear'
    Boss Wolfgang Driese says bank remains selective as large orderbook signals volatile times ahead.
  • Terrorists claim M Star hit
    Al-Qaeda-linked group says suicide mission on Japanese VLCC aimed at hurting global oil trade.
  • Jewel suffers engine trouble
    Royal Caribbean cruiseship skips Stockholm after hydraulic motor breaks down.
  • Drydockings clobber Aboitiz
    Scheduled ship maintenance pushes Philippines ferry owner to first half loss.
  • Aberdeen enjoys busier Q2
    Cargo volumes, passenger numbers and shipping traffic all rise at Scottish port in the second quarter.
  • Vroon adds one more wind ship
    Dutch owner's MPI Workboats declares option for wind farm support vessel at UK shipyard.
  • Profit takes a dip at Daewoo
    World's second largest shipbuilder sees its second quarter bottom line slump.
  • China takes more tankers
    Fixtures from West Africa to Chinese ports doubled during July, although it failed to lift rates.
  • World Fuel profits rise
    Bunker player sees strong second quarter as marine arm reports highest gross profits since early 2009.
  • SILK seals Islamic funds
    Malaysian holding company ties up $70m facility to part finance two anchor handler newbuildings
  • SGX in first box swap
    Singapore Exchange has cleared its first container swap trade since launching service on Monday.
  • TAS Offshore weaker
    Newly-listed Malaysian offshore vessel shipbuilder decline from previous quarter due to higher costs.
  • Six hurt in ferry smash
    Propeller tangle blamed after BC Ferries' Queen of Nanaimo hits dock at Mayne Island, Canada.
  • Signal wins rig work
    US driller Noble takes advantage of Gulf of Mexico drilling moratorium to upgrade semi-sub.
  • Alam in barge venture
    Offshore players Alam Maritim and Pacific Radiance team up in accommodation barge deal.
  • CalMac under fire over breakdown
    Scottish ferry owner takes the flak after Clansman out of action a day after returning from repair yard.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Maersk denies violating Iran sanctions
  • Cathay to buy 36 planes
  • Hong Kong air cargo continues to boom
  • Trucking group opposes pro-freight bill
  • STB forms toxic by inhalation hazmat committee
  • Tutuncu joins PB
  • Shipco continues SeaAir service expansion
  • FedEx forwarding arm opens three European offices
  • SoCal truck congestion meeting yields progress
  • Philadelphia receives Hyundai cars

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Uni Tankers sells the oldest unit to Russia
    Uni Tankers, Middelfart, has sold their veteran tanker Arctic Swan to Russian Luk Oil. The tanker has been delivered and is now engaged in bunker operations in the Black Sea
  • Greece implements extended dry-docking programme
    The Greek flag state will implement Germanischer Lloyd's extended dry-docking programme. GL states in a press release that it "offers owners and operators the chance to extend the dry
  • Spain fails in Prestige claim
    The district court in New York has ruled in favour of the classification society ABS against Spain, which filed a USD 1 billion lawsuit against ABS for the disaster involving

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 4, 2010
  • Stockpile report fails to dent oil's optimism
    Prices firming as markets digesting today's numbers.
  • Rotterdam sees rise in Asia-bound fuel oil cargoes
    Fall in charter rates 'decisive factor'.
  • Outage at Saudi refinery
    Plant uses fuel oil as feedstock.
  • Rotterdam IFO prices stable
    Good demand and avails in Hamburg.
  • Crude continues to defy gravity
    But debate rages over whether economic recovery is meaningful.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah
    NYMEX showing slight gains in early trading.
  • Vancouver honours cleanest shipping port users
    Launches award in recognition of 'commitment to environmental stewardship' by participants in emission-reduction scheme.
  • Judge dismisses $1 billion claim against ABS
    Fuel oil spill: 'Owners must take ultimate responsibility for seaworthiness.'
  • WFS posts 'strong results'
    Marine fuel division sees its highest quarterly gross profit for more than a year.
  • IFO prices continue to firm through mid-week
    Low demand for bunker fuel at most major Asian ports.
  • Bunker supplier to pay pirates $2 million
    Previous figure of $20 million 'misquoted' by Arab-based newspaper.
  • Bunkering operations resume in Dalian
    Full services to resume by Friday.
  • South Korea bunker volumes up 6.25% in August
    Traders signal no need to import bunker fuel.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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