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February 15, 2010
Sched Netweb site
  • January China exports soar raising hopes of global recovery
  • Hanjin PSX capacity returns to normal, ending winter cutbacks
  • NYK seeks to boost business activities in Mexico
  • WEF sets carbon footprint standard for logistics business
  • Lianyungang port throughput up 13pc in 2009
  • Textainer quarterly profit rise 96pc after 'successful' 2009
  • IBS Software wins Systems Provider of the Year award
  • Maersk expands S Atlantic Express service from USEC-C America
  • NTP Forklifts Australia provides air cargo system to DHL
  • Singapore signs new air services accord with Nepal
  • DHL eyes expansion of trade between EMA, south Asia Pacific
  • Changi Airport Group and IATA launch environmental exhibition

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ra In Ho sells its first 'shipyard transporter' in India
  • MoS making strong pitch for more liberal tonnage tax regime
  • 2nd edition of PE, M&A in Logistics Summit 2010 slated for March 4
  • Here on biz, NYK Chairman Miyahara takes time off for children
  • White sugar imports allowed duty-free till Dec. 31
  • Engg goods exports may dip by 20 pc
  • Vizag Port gets new high-speed patrol boat
  • 14 bidders keen on developing ore export terminal at Mormugao Port
  • A strong yen for southern connectivity
  • UPS launches Shenzhen flights
  • Lufthansa offers all-in-one cargo security solution
  • Uptick in commercial credit confirms industrial recovery process
  • States told to set up 1-window facility for SEZ project clearances
  • Sharma upbeat on industrial growth figures
  • FIPB empowered to clear Rs 1,200-cr. investment proposals
  • Pranab looking to partially roll back excise duty cuts
  • Monthly exports surge by 11.5 pc
  • Fieo submits new Budget wish-list in face of rising exports
  • IMC's 7-day meet on 'Arbitration'

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • SNCF Geodis launches new brand for international rail haulage activities
    SNCF Geodis, the transport and logistics division of the French SNCF Group, is launching CapTrain, a new brand for its international rail haulage activities. The creation of C...
  • TNT buys TopPak
    The Amsterdam (Netherlands)-based postal operator TNT is expanding its e-commerce activities with the acquisition of the Dutch e-fulfilment specialist, TopPak, for an undisclosed t...
  • Famous Pacific Shipping forms JV with Royale International Couriers
    Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ), part of NVOCC and freight services supplier Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Group, has formed a joint venture with Royale International Couriers, one of...
  • NOL reports net loss of USD 741 million in 2009
    The global container shipping, terminals and logistics group Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), based in Singapore, recently reported a net loss of USD 741 million for 2009, com...
  • Hapag Lloyd: general rate increase on Far East westbound trade lanes
    The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates on all containerised cargo from East Asia (except Japan) to North Europe and the Mediterranean by USD 250 per teu, with ...
  • Lloyd Fonds reduces ship order by two units
    Lloyd Fonds AG, a leading initiator of closed-end funds and other structured investment products in Germany, has reported that two more vessels that it had in its order book w...
  • FedEx accelerating transport between Germany/UK and Bulgaria
    FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation (USA), has shortened the transit times between Germany and the UK to Bulgaria, thereby improving its range of services in Eastern E...
  • Richard Stinchcombe appointed CEO of Rickmers (Japan)
    Rickmers-Linie, a German shipping company that specialises in the transportation of breakbulk, heavylift and project cargo, has appointed Richard Stinchcombe as CEO and r...
  • Jörg Eberhart to be Aerologic's new managing director
    Jörg Eberhart has been appointed as new managing director of AeroLogic GmbH, a joint venture between DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo. He succeeds Dr Thomas Papke, who is moving to ...
  • Blizzards cripple air traffic on US eastern seaboard
    The second snowstorm within five days has severely hampered operations at airports on the USA's eastern seaboard. More than 1,000 flights had to be cancelled. The worst hit airport...
  • EU Commission suspects collusion in air traffic
    The European Commission has sent statements of objections in connection with alleged anti-competitive activities in the airfreight forwarding industry to several companies this mon...
  • NYK included in Global 100 for fourth consecutive year
    For the fourth consecutive year, the Japanese transport service provider NYK has been selected as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (the Global 100)....
  • AEI to launch MD-80 P to F conversion program
    The US-based plane converter Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) has formally launched an MD-80SF passenger to freighter conversion programme. The scheme, which has been in use ...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • Cape Wind promises big savings on electric costs
  • Titan Salvage works to open up Port-au-Prince
  • Moosally named President and CEO of Fincantieri Marine Group
  • Tugboat sinking closes Houston Ship Channel

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • Chrysler automobile shipment rolls through Port of Grays Harbor
  • Moses Lake City Council asks for rail project funding
  • Norfolk Southern supports business expansion during 2009
  • Seattle Port Board Oks Alaskan Way Viaduct project
  • US rail freight traffic sluggish at start of new year

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • DryShips 'unfazed' by wait for drillship employment
    Company given more breathing space to negotiate deal for vessel
  • DryShips in bid to raise $345m from bond issue
  • Lloyd Fonds cancels Hanjin boxship order
    Financier trims newbuilding orderbook by a further two vessels
  • Stena invests $310m in new ferry terminal
    Ferry operator to build terminal in Loch Ryan, Scotland
  • Scheldt deepening begins
    Dredging work finally gets under way after 15 years of talks
  • RFA privatisation not on agenda, Nautilus told
    Ministry appears to be softening stance over possible sale of Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • Shipping feeling credit pinch
    SHIPPING is locked into its own credit crunch, Rory Hussey, syndicated loans chief at ING Bank, has told Fairplay
  • Baltic Trading IPO near?
    DRYBULK start-up Baltic Trading Limited has filed a revised IPO prospectus that suggests it is closer to its long-anticipated flotation
  • March dredging set for Gateway
    LONDON Gateway's CEO Simon Moore has told Fairplay that dredging for the huge scheme will begin on 8 March ' but that operator Dubai Ports World will not commit to further construction phases
  • 'K' Line to offer $363M in shares
    JAPAN'S 'K'-Line today announced it will offer 110M shares of common stock in its restructuring to strengthen its capital base
  • Shipping hails Norway ruling
    NORWAY'S Supreme Court has ruled against the government's changes to its tonnage tax system and attempts to make shipping companies pay tax on reserves
  • Hajioannou buying muted
    POLYS and Nicolaos Hajioannou, controlling shareholders of Safe Bulkers, have made only minimal use of their insider stock-purchase programme, it was revealed today
  • NAT spot rates halved
    NAT logged a quarterly losses today on falling rates but repeated plans for four acquisitions

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • It's Official: BNSF Is Part of Berkshire
  • Journal of Commerce Delivery Delayed
  • Second Jobs Bill Keeps Highway Spending
  • MSC Hikes Rates From Spain
  • Supply Chain Cash Flow Slows Down
  • Houston Tug Accident Kills One, Closes Channel
  • ACT Projects Truck Sales Growth in Late 2010, 2011
  • "K" Line to Restructure with Stock Issue
  • Five Carriers to Launch Vessel Agreement
  • Ship-Owners Win $3.8 Billion Tax Battle
  • Star Reefers Profit Dives
  • Ryder Partners with Asian Consolidator
  • FedEx Trade Opens Six Offices
  • California Eyes Delay for On-Road Rule
  • Port of New York/NJ Holiday Terminal Changes

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • Are imprudent PIGS about to stymie the Asia-Europe revival?
    The acronym PIGS, unkindly adopted by the financial markets in reference to the most heavily indebted nations of the 16-member EuroZone [Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain], stands for a pigs-breakfast of bad news which threatens to consign ocean carriers on the resurgent blue-chip Asia to Europe tradelane back into the trough of decline.
  • NOL's terminal resistance
  • New group gathers for ECSA/Far East link
  • A ray of hope for transatlantic trades
  • Logical move for ASDA
  • One month on Haiti's pain continues

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • Cal Dive to sink
    Houston offshore vessel owner warns that it will report "significant decline" in the fourth quarter.
  • 'BALT' zeroing in
    Baltic Trading document shows the Genco spin-off is inspecting bulkers and confirms nix of "BDI" ticker symbol.
  • Four team up
    CCNI, Hanjin Shipping, Hapag-Lloyd, Wan Hai Lines and Zim create 11-vessel weekly service between Asia, South America and Africa.
  • 48 days held
    General cargoship released after being held since November, as UK authorities detain seven more.
  • Body found
    After sinking of Kinder Morgan tug in the Houston Ship Channel, salvors find body believed to be missing crewman, Coast Guard says.
  • BW loses TV row
    Court rejects bareboat charterer's claim that a $69m VLGC should have been supplied with a TV set and a DVD player
  • Sale starts
    Camillo Eitzen ready to cut Eitzen Bulk holding, but complete sale not ruled out.
  • One down
    OOC cuts first of two PSV newbuildings at Bharati, with the other now on borrowed time.
  • LSV takes 5%
    Quantitative financial player LSV Asset Management emerges as a 5% stakeholder in offshore vessel giant Tidewater.
  • Glovis gears up
    South Korean logistics player readies order for three 6,000-capacity car carriers.
  • Odfjell rejoices
    Jan Hammer hails Norwegian court ruling that puts $110m into company coffers as tremendous boost.
  • Owners win
    Norwegian Supreme Court quashes state's appeal to overturn controversial ruling on tax.
  • NATS net flat
    Herbjorn Hansson-led Nordic American barely scrapes full-year profit but still shells out dividend.
  • Aden expands
    DP World and Yemeni government ploughing $270m into boosting capacity at port.
  • Tax tonic
    Court victory sends shipping shares shooting up in Oslo, with Eidesvik Offshore at the head of the line.
  • Newbuilding fixed
    John Fredriksen-backed Seadrill secures $350m deal for drillship off West Africa.
  • Losses lessen
    Croatian boxship and bulker owner Jadroplov almosts halves 2009 deficit as costs fall faster than revenues.
  • Driven down
    Norwegian car carrier owner Eidsiva Rederei suffers share price reverse after loss-making disposal.
  • It's quotes time
    There's more clowning around at the Sovcomflot trial and China plays ball with the big boys.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Daewoo has four kamsarmaxes in the pipeline and Samsun Logix is on the comeback trail.
  • Sea screening
    Port of Los Angeles introduces vessel to check incoming ships for chemical and biological weapons.
  • MMM mauled
    Malaysian owner sees losses grow in first nine months as tanker performance plummets.
  • Trio detained
    Hong Kong holds three general cargoships over safety deficiencies in January.
  • Bergen builds
    Norwegian yard group pushes up 2009 profit as revenues increase, but order uncertainty remains.
  • Tug targeted
    Two opportunist thieves in a boat chance there arm against tug and barge in Bay of Bengal.
  • Set to go higher
    Container volumes at US ports are set to see strong recovery in early 2010, says trade body.
  • 'Mothership' freed
    Taiwanese owner finally pays ransom to end 10-month hijacking ordeal amid claims of crew deaths.
  • Bulker scrapped
    Thoresen Thai confirms reported sale of handysize Thor Tribute which heads for the breaker's yard.
  • Fire delays rig
    US drilling contract Ensco International says deployment of newbuilding jack-up delayed by fire.
  • Debt delay
    Songa Offshore halts $200m bond issue, blaming volatile market conditions.
  • K Line plots issue
    Japanese owner to sell JPY 35bn of shares, equivalent to 20% of capital, as it funds bulker expansion.
  • Tokai tanks up
    Drop in revenues at Japanese ro-ro owner Tokai Kisen not enough to stop profit soaring.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • China exporters denounce bunker surcharge
  • "K" Line sells new shares to raise capital
  • 5 carriers start Asia/South America loop
  • Cathay January volumes back to 2008 level
  • BNSF shareholders O.K. Berkshire takeover
  • Ryder, Asia logistics firm in venture
  • EC initiates proceeding against Expeditors
  • Vessel, chopper boost SoCal port security

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • Norwegian owners win tax dispute case in Supreme Court
    The Norwegian Supreme Court, H'yesterett, has ruled in favour of the shipping companies that sued the Norwegian government on the issue of deferred taxes. "We are relieved. The Supreme Court
  • Stena Line builds new harbour in Scotland
    Stena Line is building a new harbour in Loch Ryan in Scotland. The investment is on SEK 1 billion, approximately EUR 100 million, and the construction is estimated to take
  • Cormorant crew free to go home
    Three seafarers, two Ghanians and one Russian, are free to leave Denmark, according to Danish Authorities. The three seafarers were promised work on the Cormorant in August 2009. The vessel's
  • Japan gives USD 20 million to Alang
    Japan has signed an memorandum of understanding to support the recycling industry in Alang with some USD 20 million. The Gujarat Maritime Board says the Japanese aid will help to
  • Record year for Bergen Group
    Norwegian Bergen Group, which recently sold the repair yard Landskronavarvet to neighbouring Öresundsvarvet, reports NOK 5.1 billion in operating revenues in 2009, compared to 3.74 billion in 2008
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen on the road to recovery
    The Wilh. Wilhelmsen group posted an operating profit of USD 241 million for 2009, compared with USD 352 million in 2008. The total income amounted to USD 2.6 billion

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • Mixed reactions from bunker markets
    Crude oil comes off the boil but bunkers slow to respond.
  • Spill in Washington results in $21,000 fine
    Incident involving the Black Hawk 'was avoidable' and should not have happened, says Ecology.
  • KPI Bridge appoints new bunker trader
    Expansion of London office continues.
  • Proposed bunker regulation 'ensures UK environmental protection'
    Coastguard begin six-week discussion on ship-to-ship transfers and bunkering operations of oil in UK waters.
  • Crude slumps, then bounces on stockpile data
    Market surprised by inventory build despite ample warnings.
  • South Europe sees biggest price gains
    Good bunker demand in Hamburg.
  • Bunkering unaffected as Vancouver welcomes 2010 Olympics
    Local players say no increase in demand but Vancouver based assignments could experience delays.
  • UK study: Sulphur limits could cost nearly $5 billion
    New report estimates costs and benefits of implementing revised MARPOL Annex VI regulations.
  • Fujairah prices firms
    Demand and avails fair in the Middle Eastern port.
  • OOCL: Rates are 'unsustainable'
    Ocean freight rates still not enough 'to cover basic operating costs'.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks fall
    Gas oil inventories swell on 'relatively limited' demand.
  • Singapore January box traffic up 18% year-on-year
    But still 14.5% down from peak achieved in 2008.
  • Markets slow down ahead of Lunar New Year holidays
    Prices in key Asian ports mostly firm with the exception of Busan.
  • Dan-Bunkering to make industry heard
    As permanent blogger Managing Director Kenni Goldenbeck will give voice to the 'real deals'.
  • Singapore: January bunker sales rise to 3.2 million mt
    Sales up 6.4% year-on-year and 1% month-on-month.
  • Cold snap halts bunkering in Shanghai and major ports
    Several Chinese ports in the eastern and northern coasts have stopped operations since Wednesday.

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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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