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February 11, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Oil products stored in tankers at sea fall
    The volume of refined oil products held on tankers at sea has fallen in recent weeks and is likely to put more pressure on the clean tanker market already struggling with supply worries, analysts said on Tuesday.
  • Tianjin becomes homeport to cruise ships
    Tianjin Port in north China will open to international cruise ships for refuelling and maintenance in June this year, the port operator said yesterday.
  • Somali pirates free Panamanian-flagged ship
    Somali pirates said on Tuesday they have released a Panamanian-flagged ship and its mostly Indian crew of 26 after receiving a ransom of US$3.1 million.
  • Indian Ocean scientific research hit by piracy

Sched Netweb site
  • HK shippers vow vengeance on carriers that take 'unfair advantage'
  • Hong Kong Customs introduces new road cargo system in Shenzhen
  • MSC extends UK's Europe-Asia terminal charge from March 1
  • ICTSI services largest container vessel to call at the Philippines
  • CN announces new US$93.4 million Calgary Logistics Park
  • US Army's Joint Base Balad in Iraq opens expanded box repair yard
  • Hactl kicks off 2010 with 48.9pc increase in January volume
  • Guangzhou Airport Bonded Logistics Centre to rival HK
  • Philippines domestic air cargo volume up 8pc in 2009
  • Alaska Air Cargo implements TSA screening of seafood

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • P&O Ferrymasters is new partner in Logistics World Alliance
    The Logistics World Alliance (LWA), which is a network of strong European service providers, has welcomed a new partner into its ranks. P&O Ferrymasters joined the alliance on ...
  • SmartWay Logistics to manage Kimberly-Clark Europe's shipments
    Kimberly-Clark Europe and SmartWay Logistics have signed a long-term contract for transport management services. Kimberly-Clark is a leading global company and an indispe...
  • Emirates stops road construction and plans double-decker trucks
    The Dubai (UAE)-based airline Emirates has decided not build a road linking Dubai's two airports. Instead, Emirates SkyCargo will deploy double-decker trucks to transport...
  • JAL to choose partnership within Oneworld
    Japan Airlines (JAL) has decided to strengthen its partnership with American Airlines (AA). The carriers, both members of the Oneworld alliance, will jointly apply to the...
  • LAN starts new year with strong cargo surge
    LAN Airlines SA and its subsidiaries, one of the leading airlines in Latin America, has reported this year's first preliminary monthly traffic statistics. Cargo traffic shot up by ...
  • UPS starts pilot furlough process
    UPS plans to furlough at least 300 of its airline pilots, but is continuing its efforts to find a solution with the pilots' union that would avert or mitigate the layoffs...
  • World's largest cargo aircraft in Fairbanks
    The world's largest commercial cargo aircraft, the Ukrainian-registered Antonov AN225, stopped at Fairbanks international airport in Alaska (USA) on Tuesday at 10.00 in t...
  • Iata World Cargo Symposium 2010, Vancouver, 8-11 March 2010
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Vancouver (Canada) from 8-11 March 2010. The theme this year focuses on what it will take...
  • Famous Pacific Shipping names business development manager for USA-New Zealand trade
    Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ) Ltd in Auckland (New Zealand) has appointed George Dobovanszky as business development manager with a focus on the development of the freight forw...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Australia bars Schulte ship with beetle on board
  • China to build sixth LNG carrier
  • China issues rules for offshore wind development
  • Dredge naming is royal occasion

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Bellingham waterfront group holding public information session
  • Port of Port Angeles to boost marketing effort
  • Crowley making management changes in Puerto Rico/Caribbean services group
  • Port of Seattle testing new plastic fender pilings
  • Boeing holds test flight of new 747-8 Freighter

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • South Korean yards urged to help struggling German owners
    Government wants yards to accept later deliveries and defer payments
  • Tanker owners face heavy losses
    Oversupply of tonnage and low rates produce poorer cash flows
  • OceanFreight arrests tanker on unpaid hire claim
    Latest Greek owner to take action against Zacchello-linked firm
  • Bari port head hits back at critics
    Francesco Mariani responds to criticism of port's cruise facilities
  • Diana fundraising effort hangs in balance
    Company's New York offering falls below $300m target

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • China's trade roars back
    CHINESE imports rocketed 85.5% in January, compared with that month of 2009, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Distress pool falls short
    THE PRIVATE equity component of Diana Shipping's distressed box ship venture has obtained significantly lower commitments than hoped
  • New Asia/Europe loops seen
    THE SCARCITY of container slots in the Far East/Europe trade is likely to ease in coming weeks, agency sources have told Fairplay
  • Shipping banks see more lending
    SHIPPING banks say they see potential for new loans in 2010, but capacity will remain constrained and relatively costly
  • US wholesale rise aids carriers
    SALES AT US merchant wholesalers increased for the eighth month in a row in December, in what might be the start of an export bump for ports and carriers
  • Statoil: more quality needed
    NORWAY'S Statoil today said offshore projects will have to meet new quality and cost-efficient requirements to remain competitive
  • Spanish port discounts quashed
    THE EUROPEAN Court of Justice has ruled against Spain's port tariff discounts for operators running services to Spanish islands and North Africa

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • House Committee Discusses Asian Carp Threat
  • NS Sees 'Weak' International Box Traffic in 2010
  • AEI Starts MD-80 Freighter Conversion Program
  • Blizzard Freezes Trucking in Pennsylvania
  • USPS Loses $297 Million on Holiday Mail Decline
  • Air France-KLM Lost $336 Million in Quarter
  • Decision Time Nears for BNSF, Berkshire
  • Trade Deficit Grows to $40.2 Billion
  • Fuel-based Index Shows Slowing Economy
  • Forward Air Fourth Quarter Shows Progress
  • American Commercial Lines Lost $12 Million
  • Lufthansa Cargo Eases Worker Cutbacks
  • India Port Volume Surged 6 Percent
  • Frankfurt Airport Cargo Soars in January
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Steadies
  • CSX Declares Force Majeure on Some Loads
  • Snow Stalls Freight in Northeast
  • EC Tells Forwarders of Cartel 'Objections'
  • BNSF Building Intermodal Business
  • Vitran Narrows Loss to $4 Million in 2009

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Logistics agents in legal trouble with EC
  • UASC includes calls at Yilport
  • CSAV Norasia joins the Asia rates party
  • Maersk ship makes a pest of itself
  • Davos-WEF agrees guidelines for supply chain carbon emissions

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Kayne takes more
    Investment firm Kayne Anderson now holds nearly 11% of Nasdaq-listed Capital Product Partners.
  • Let us prosecute
    Committee of unsecured creditors, including two shipowners, asks judge for authorisation to pursue fiduciary duty claims against Bender Shipbuilding execs.
  • Venture in doubt
    Palios-led Diana Shipping's containership foray said to be likely to fall through as company raises less than half of funds target.
  • Tanker arrested
    US-listed OceanFreight secures attachment order for the Montiron after Zacchello-affiliated company allegedly stops paying Pierre charter.
  • Safe is 'solid'
    Analyst says Safe Bulkers has minimal debt needs to finance its newbuilding commitments.
  • Solvang cuts divi
    Market uncertainty and "unsatisfactory" return from shipping activities leads Norwegian gasship owner to axe dividends.
  • Croats curtailed
    Bulker owner Uljanik Plovidba sees 2009 profit cut as costs increased.
  • Yard deal done
    Bergen Group completes sale of Swedish hull yard for small profit.
  • Alushta burned
    Russian cruise vessel badly damaged in fire at repair yard; one man in intensive care.
  • Japan holds 20
    Escobal bulker and Medstar containership on detention list for January.
  • Rio four face trial
    China alleges held Rio Tinto staff caused "serious consequences" for steel firms as court date imminent.
  • Bourbon lower
    French shipowner sees income slip by just over 10% on weaker performance at both bulkers and offshore.
  • Sevan sinks
    Norwegian offshore owner posts larger full-year loss as foreign exchange reverse devours higher sales.
  • Naikai unchanged
    Sales soar a third but nine-month profit remains steady at Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen.
  • Burgas bump
    Russian cargoship dragged aground in Black Sea storm off Bulgaria.
  • Hitachi piles it on
    Japanese shipbuilder posts large nine-month profit but warns of slowdown in final period.
  • Yen yield
    Japan's Namura Shipbuilding posts strong nine-month profit growth as revenues jump.
  • Fancy a job?
    India's Pipavav Shipyard wants to add nearly 7,000 workers over next three years.
  • Turkish trouble
    Istanbul-registered cargoship gets stuck off Croatia in Adriatic Sea.
  • Safe up on 2008
    Profits at Polys Hajioannou-led bulker owner almost double year-on-year due to lower derivatives losses.
  • Algoma aground
    Canadian bulker refloated after grounding in St Lawrence River with metal cargo.
  • Losing steam
    Japan's Kuribayashi Steamship falls to nine-month loss, but remains hopeful of upturn.
  • Research tie-up
    Teekay and Det norske to carryout further development work on new shuttle tanker concept.
  • Jaya jumps
    Troubled Singapore charterer and shipbuilder sees second quarter profits jump 32% on a year ago.
  • Channel charter
    Transeuropa takes LD Lines' Norman Spirit long-term for ferry run from UK to Belgium.
  • ITF in Grain Blitz
    Seafarers union is targeting bulk ships in Australia ports during bumper grain export season.
  • MISC in Dubai
    Malaysian shipowner opens Middle East office with eye on liner and halal industry sector.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Hanjin upgrades transpacific vessel sizes
  • CSAV to start Asia/Med service
  • Ship turned away from Australia
  • Cathay to add Moscow to network
  • DHL integrates Southeast Asia road network
  • Great Lakes iron ore trade improves
  • Customs, first sale specialist joins ST&R
  • EU serves forwarders on price-fixing probe
  • Agility enters plea on U.S. fraud case
  • EU court rules against Spanish port dues
  • Haiti's Terminal Varreux receives fuel
  • Shanghai restricting hazmats during Expo

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Sale of Landskronavarvet completed
    The Bergen Group's sale of its Swedish hull yard Landskronavarvet to neighboring 'resundsvarvet has been completed, the Norwegian maritime technology group says in a stock exchange release. The company has
  • Fewer tankers for storage purposes
    Oil traders' speculations in oil and petroleum product prices led to a record number of tankers being chartered as floating storage facilities last year. At the peak, almost 150 tankers
  • Prima Shipping and Meriaura acquire Tolkkinen harbour
    The Finnish shipping and logistics companies Prima Shipping Group and Meriaura Group have signed a letter of intent with Stora Enso about taking over the port at the closed-down
  • Bulker freed after ransom was paid
    The Panama-flagged bulk carrier Al Khaliq, with a crew of 26 (24 Indians and two Burmese), has been released after a ransom was paid. The Al Khaliq was hijacked

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • Fuel operations restored at Haiti's main terminal
    Now able to receive containerised cargoes following January 12 earthquake.
  • Sealub Alliance expands in the US and Canada
    Network will produce all marine products and support delivery operations.
  • EMSA report details marine pollution preparedness
    As ship traffic is expected to triple in the Baltic by 2017 a number of spill prevention projects get underway.
  • Rotterdam fuel grade prices stable
    One supplier fully booked until February 15 in Piraeus.
  • Fuel oil exports blocked at Rosbunker terminal
    Russian authorities stop exports from Baltysk.
  • Fuel oil spills in Russian ports
    Spills said to have occurred during bunkering operations.
  • Prices firm in Middle East hub
    Prices firm for second day in Fujairah.
  • Panama bunkering terminal expansion underway
    Project will more than double storage and barge loading capacity.
  • Work starts on Fujairah storage terminal
    Aurora promises 'state of the art' facility.
  • Bunker trading platform to go live
    Navitas Resources says its trading platform has successfully completed its trials.
  • Weak demand as prices firm
    Japanese market expecting little activity for the rest of the week.
  • CEPSA 'fully operational' at Huelva
    Puts in place new supply facilities with dedicated berth for its bunker tanker.
  • SGX targets 3 million mt fuel oil contract volume
    To achieve the monthly volume by end-2010; contract to start trading on February 22.

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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
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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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