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November 8, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DP World updates US$5b bond prospectus
    Dubai-based global ports operator DP World, a unit of conglomerate Dubai World, filed an updated prospectus for a US$5 billion bond programme, raising the possibility of an issue in the near future.
  • S'pore-flagged Golden Blessing rescued
    A Singapore-flagged cargo ship with 19 Chinese crew that was hijacked in June by pirates off the coast of Somalia has been rescued, the Chinese transport ministry said on Saturday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Port Tracker: No double dip, US box volume to rise 9pc in November
  • China Merchants invests US$154 million in Lagos container terminal
  • Russia's NCC volume up 26.5pc to 1.06 million TEU in 2010
  • Qinghai province's cargo up 13.2pc in first 9 months
  • US Federal Maritime Commission seeks views on EU conference ban
  • Jaxport volume up 10pc, breaks record at 846,580 TEU
  • US fines Panalpina US$81.9 million for Nigerian customs bribes
  • DHL starts Shanghai to Tokyo service
  • South Carolina increases truck load limit to 100,000 lbs
  • IAPH launches Environmental Ship Index
  • China Southern, CASHC to buy more than 100 planes from Airbus
  • Air cargo recovers but future uncertain: Amsterdam forum
  • Changi Airport to raise landing fees by an average 15pc
  • FedEx offers two new China-US services

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line first to get independent verification of CO2 emission data
  • MoS directive prompts SCI to postpone shipyard stake purchase
  • WWSA holds General Assembly meet
  • Nigeria may export more oil, LNG to India
  • Over 85 Pak cos take part in Chandigarh fair
  • Eukor handles 1st railcar cargo imported at Chennai Port
  • JNPT observes vigilance awareness week
  • MoU to be signed with Bangla for use of Chittagong & Mongla ports
  • N. European ports to reward ships with low emission levels next year
  • VCT gives berth to its longest vessel, m.v. Maersk Dalton
  • FedEx Express to acquire businesses of AFL & affiliate
  • Tiruchi air cargo complex to operate from December
  • CBDT clarifies on tax benefits to NGOs, others
  • Export of 10K tonnes edible oil allowed
  • Mineral output up by 7.05 pc in Aug.
  • Services sector grew faster in Oct.'survey
  • US striking a great deal!
  • Export Import Workshop to begin from Dec. 4
  • My brush with corruption
  • Obama to address Parliament today

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2010
  • Swiss Rhine ports handle about 4.75 million t in first nine months
    The Swiss Rhine ports handled 4.74 million t of goods in the first nine months of the current year (January-September 2009: 5.04 million.) This equates to a tonnage decrease of 5.9...
  • ICTSI: 9-month income up 97% to USD 73 million
    Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) recently reported consolidated unaudited financial results for the nine months ending 30 September. The company'...
  • UMA scoops double accolade at FPCCI Awards
    Sohail Shams, CEO of United Marine Agencies (UMA), scored a double success at the 34th Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Export Trophy Awards. He wa...
  • ICTSI names new CEO for Georgia unit
    Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has appointed Jan Nowak as chief executive and general manager of the Batumi International Container Termin...
  • Construction of Maasvlakte 2 running like clockwork
    The port of Rotterdam (Netherlands) has reported that since construction work started on the new port area called the Maasvlakte 2 two years ago, some 170 million cbm of sand has b...
  • Panalpina II: in the red despite higher turnover
    Panalpina, a global transport and logistics corporation based in Basel (Switzerland), has been forced to ink red figures because of its legal problems in the USA. The company poste...
  • Agility and Linfox form alliance to target resources projects in Australia
    Agility and Linfox Logistics have formed an alliance to focus on providing logistics solutions to major oil, gas and mining projects, primarily in remote areas of Australia. The tw...
  • GLS raises profile in Portugal
    The GLS Group, a pan-European parcel service provider, acquired the remaining 49% stake in GLS Portugal Lda, with effect from 1 November 2010. This means that GLS Portugal, which b...
  • FedEx Express to acquire AFL and Unifreight in India
    The US service provider FedEx Express is acquiring the logistics, distribution and express businesses of AFL and its affiliate, Unifreight India. This acquisition will strengthen F...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2010
  • $2.1 million penalties in Gould pollution case
  • Drydocks World launches jack-up construction vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • K Line plans to begin weekly service covering Honolulu
  • BC Gateway Alliance members heading out on Asia trade mission
  • NYK captain receives honor for anti-piracy efforts
  • Archery center to open doors at North Bend business incubator
  • Weekly rail freight traffic sees positive numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • Lloyd's Register sails to Hellenic Register's rescue
    Class giant inks deal aimed at rehabilitating internal standards and procedures at ailing Greek society
  • Hellenic Register renewal application dropped
  • Hellenic Register certification to expire in February
  • Hellenic Register left in limbo
  • Scorpio seeks $50m from follow-on issue
    Wants to build cash reserves to pursue opportunistic ship buys
  • Scorpio inks options for two LR1 tankers
  • West Africa suezmaxesboosted by fixture surge
    After another topsy-turvy week in the spot market, a late surge in activity sees...
  • Market searches for fourth-quarter boost
  • Spot market fall could cut advantage of Vale VLOCs
    Soft charter rates would reduce cost benefit
  • Volatile dry bulk market keeps owners...

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • Teekay loses $186M in 3Q
    TEEKAY Corp has reported losses of $186M for the third quarter after it was hit again by derivative losses
  • Paranagua box boost planned
    BRAZILIAN port operator TCP has announced plans to spend 141M reais ($84M) on boosting its box volumes by 43% over the next two years
  • Transocean fined over bribes
    OFFSHORE rig operator Transocean Inc has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar fine over a Nigerian bribery scam
  • Seafarer demand rises
    DEMAND for seafarers has increased over the year according to recruitment consultants Spinnaker
  • Croatia tries new yard tender
    CROATIA'S government has launched a third tender for a 99.54% stake in the northern Adriatic Kraljevica shipyard after the previous two sales attempts failed to attract buyers
  • Chinese lenders seek local angle
    CHINESE banks are keen to lend money to shipping companies, but only if there are benefits for China, an Amsterdam conference has heard
  • Vietnam plans Cam Ranh revamp
    A FORMER US naval base at Cam Ranh in Vietnam is reportedly set to be converted into a port for both commercial and naval vessels
  • STX Finland cuts more jobs
  • VLCC spot rates fall
  • Myanmar deepsea port deal
  • Mumbai ships move for Obama
  • Shipowners avoids premium rise
  • Market reacts to STX OSV price
  • Manila bulk expansion approved
  • FESCO closes terminals sale

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • BNSF Names Fox EVP for Operations
  • Zim to Upgrade Gulf to South America Service
  • Report Forecasts 10.8 Percent North Europe Box Growth
  • IANA Says Traffic Surge Points to Big Holiday Volume
  • Retailers See Better Holiday Season Despite Slowing Imports
  • UP-Amtrak Shared Rail Corridor Advances in Illinois
  • Obama Says U.S. Gridlock Hurts Trade Posture
  • Cargo Mail and Package Bombs -- JOC Week in Review
  • Banking on Capacity
  • Truth in Billing? Far From It
  • Preparing for the Next Crunch
  • Letters - Edition
  • Substandard Security
  • New York-New Jersey Throughput Slides in September
  • EU to Rewrite Air Cargo Security Measures
  • YRC to Shed 50 Terminals
  • Freight Jobs Join October Employment Gain
  • FMCSA Orders Trucker to Install 700 EOBRs
  • Pilots, UPS Create Safety, Security Teams
  • "K" Line to Offer New Slots on Asia-Honolulu Service
  • YRC Worldwide Posts $62 Million Loss
  • UK Revokes Cargo Screening Exemptions
  • UP Expects 6-8 Percent Annual Revenue Growth
  • Groundbreaking for $55.5 Million Boston-Area Commuter Rail Extension

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • Is the ubiquitous container the perfect foil for arms dealers and terrorists?
    CMA CGM proclaimed itself the 'victim of a false cargo declaration' this week after learning that it had innocently played its part in shipping 13 containers of arms and ammunition from Bandar Abbas, Iran to Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Container derivatives market builds momentum with new entrant
  • French strike action reduced
  • IAL boosts capacity in Intra-Asia market - amid warnings of over tonnage
  • UASC chops its AEC1 pendulum service
  • QE2 sends stocks soaring

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • BLT pools chemical carriers
    Chembulk boss Jack Noonan says Berlian Laju Tanker's freshly minted management unit is mulling pool partnerships.
  • Rem cements ConocoPhillips pact
    Age Remoy-led offshore owner confirms long-term contract for MPSV which marks its well stimulation debut.
  • Scorpio sets sights on $50m
    New York-listed tanker owner turns to shareholders as it looks to continue rapid expansion.
  • Quotes of the week
    Have futures a future, why watchkeeping is a good idea and the similarities between P&I and a good bottle.
  • Iceberg death "not starvation"
    Owner of Iceberg I says Yemeni seafarer did not die of malnutrition following seven months of captivity in Somalia.
  • Farstad strikes Dutch deal
    Norwegian offshore owner clinches eighth consecutive contract extension for Peterson's favourite PSV.
  • Bulker and yacht collide off S Africa
    Three boat crew safe after losing their mast in incident involving Sanko Spring.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Hyundai Mipo is winning the race for Stena Bulk mega-order while Mitsubishi nets VLCC brace from MOL.
  • DSR sells out of Scandlines
    German shipping company pulls out of owning consortium, leaving 3i and Allianz as joint shareholders.
  • Turmoil draws Attica share issue
    Greek ferry owner is looking to raise $35m to repair its balance sheet following financial difficulties in its homeland.
  • Teekay LNG hit by financials
    NYSE-listed gas carrier and tanker owner sees nine-month profit fall as forex losses mount.
  • Sado frowns on fourth quarter
    Japanese ferry owner drops full-year forecast amid fears of a return to the red in the final three months.
  • Teekay Tankers opts to take two
    Crude vessel subsidiary accepts parent Teekay Corp's offer of aframax and suezmax for $107.5m.
  • First half cheer for Kyoei Tanker
    Japanese owner logs much better profit despite only a small increase in revenue.
  • OSV fined for oil dumping
    Chouest-managed research vessel lands $1.75m penalty in US after crew bypassed oily water separator.
  • Sanoyas returns to profit in 1H
    Japanese shipbuilder well ahead of last year at half-way mark, but will not match full-year figure.
  • NCL ups its bond offering
    Miami-based cruise line adds another $50m to $200m notes sale as it rejigs debt.
  • K Line adds Hawaii stop
    Japanese operator's Asia-west coast South America service to start calling at Honolulu from December.
  • Jaya in lukewarm start
    Singapore offshore shipbuilder and vessel operator sees first quarter profits largely unchanged.
  • Vietnam port seals funds
    A joint venture container port between Vinalines and SSA Marine has won backing to the tune of $100m.
  • Teekay Corp tanks in third
    US-listed tanker player sinks deeper into the red due to bigger derivative instrument losses.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • Economist: Ocean freight costs aid U.S. exports
  • "K" Line manager guilty of embezzling
  • U.S. Coast Guard releases substandard ship policy
  • Projections show 61% freight growth by 2040
  • CN addresses concerns of Chicago-area village
  • Mica eyes gas tax alternatives for infrastructure
  • Clinton takes U.S. 'export initiative' to Malaysia
  • Packaging, DC strategies for fast-moving goods
  • Panalpina to pay $81.9 million in settlement
  • Shipco opens Boston office
  • FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications
  • Mexico container throughput up 33% in 2010
  • Singapore, DHS collaborate on nuclear detection
  • U.S. installs radiation equipment at Aqaba

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
  • Navipac seeks expansion in portfolio capabilites
    Bunker supplier expands services outside marine market with joint venture.
  • Bunker markets close with firming trends
    Crude oil futures hit two-year high as employment in US rises.
  • UNFCCC report focuses on taxing bunker fuel
    Revenues generated from taxes on international shipping put forward as a way to generate revenues for financing mitigation in developing countries.
  • Marinoil expands within Mexican market
    Bunker supplier now offering fuel in port of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico.
  • Double digit price gains in Durban
    Fujairah MGO prices go against firming trend.
  • Bunker prices strengthens as crude hits 2-year high
    Double digit gains in south European bunker hubs.
  • Lower ECA sulphur limit causing fuel quality changes
    DNVPS data confirms overall increase in cat fines for LSFO, with some of the biggest ports seeing the most marked quality issues.
  • Teekay realises fuel savings
    Over 25% savings seen on fuel consumed for cargo heating.
  • 'Next generation' bulk carrier cuts emissions
    New design promises 30% CO2 reduction, MES 'will proceed with developments' to meet SOx and NOx emission controls.
  • TWI maintains disconnect between price and quality
    Latest Viswa Lab's calculations suggests over $100 difference in value between 'best' and 'worst' quality fuel.
  • Bunker prices gain as week closes
    Lacklustre demand at Asia's main bunkering hubs, traders say.
  • ExxonMobil sells high viscosity fuel cargo to Glencore
    Traders expect cargo to go to Glencore's subsidiary Chemoil in Fujairah.
  • Titan to open oil storage facility by year-end
    Following the completion of phase three of the Nansha terminal project.
  • Statoil Fuel & Retail sees 6.5% increase in Q3 profit
    Company 'still on track' with business strategy, says company CEO.
  • Chemoil sees new staff additions
    New additions as well as advancement of key personnel at its offices in Asia, Europe and the US.

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