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July 19, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Thoresen Thai eyeing overseas expansion
    Thoresen Thai Agencies, Thailand's top dry bulk carrier, is looking to expand abroad into logistics and energy businesses as part of a diversification strategy to protect profits when freight rates fall.
  • UAE gives Seychelles a US$15m anti-piracy boost
    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a US$15 million deal to boost the Seychelles' coast guard and help the Indian Ocean archipelago combat Somali piracy.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC increases rates US$600/TEU Asia-Caribbean August 15
  • Port of LA-Long Beach June figures up, empties' impact high
  • Global piracy down 20pc in first half of 2010
  • Exporters sweat over delays in box handling at Chittagong Port
  • US intermodal rail traffic is up 19pc in June
  • Schenker to open Nanchang station for solar panel firm
  • UN revisions to watchkeeping convention to be enforced
  • TSA refuses GAO plea for alternative screening plan as deadline looms
  • Emirates SkyCargo chief Ram Menen looks on the bright side
  • Russia to deliver 21 transport choppers to Afghanistan
  • Mining boom prompts Qantas to up Western Australia capacity

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Luxury liners facing tough new US regulations
  • UPS launches carbon neutral shipping in Asia-Pacific
  • Now, Baltic index at 14-month low
  • MidEast tanker surplus sinks hire rates
  • m.v. OEL Freedom sails into milestone of 300 voyages in Bay of Bengal sector
  • Australian cabotage wages hurting shipping
  • Overseas demand for cashew picking up
  • MMTC invites bids for imported pulses
  • Telecom devices imports curbed
  • JNPT gets coveted ISO 27001:2005 certification
  • 70 megaships handled in 6 months
  • MoS cracks the whip on all Major Ports
  • Vallarpadam ICTT geared up to make all the difference
  • Rlys hauls in more revenue from commodity-wise freight
  • Lohegaon airport awaits Customs nod for int'l cargo traffic
  • Amended Air Waybill comes into effect
  • Minister announces 3rd wagon producing plant for Bengal
  • August deadline for air cargo screening sparks fears again
  • Office-bearers of KPSAA elected
  • India's limited reliance on external factors pulled it thru slump-US Treasury Dept
  • CII to also focus on socio-economic causes
  • CII's BCI finds SMEs buoyant on growth prospects
  • Steel prices set to head north
  • Sugar stocks now adequate to fulfil EO-ISMA

Marine Logweb site
JULY 18, 2010
  • A Whale won't be part of Gulf response

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • Vinashin woes could hit Thoresen Thai orders
    Three vessels at yard at risk of cancellations
  • Vinalines buys 40 vessels to help prop up ailing Vinashin
  • Singapore maritime trusts look forward
  • Chinese yards facing flood of cancelled orders
  • Jobs freeze at UK maritime and coastguard agency
    MCA imposes cost cutting measures in response to spending cuts demand
  • Emergency cover ready as UK coastguards...
  • Supply problems driving current dry bulk slump
    Paragon Shipping boss believes market will rebound and fundamentals have not changed
  • How box shipping survived the slump
  • Schapiro to quit CMA CGM
    Chief financial officer to leave company at the end of August to pursue interests...
  • CMA CGM admits it underestimated box shipping...

Fairplayweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • BDI bottoms out at last
    THE BALTIC Dry Index finally bottomed out today, ending its longest losing streak in 15 years
  • Glory Wealth loses appeal
    GLORY Wealth Shipping has lost a bid to overturn a $5.46M arbitration award in favour of North China Shipping
  • Spill crews hail high pressure
    TESTING of the new capping stack on BP's blown-out Gulf of Mexico well continued today to show positive results, with pressure readings reportedly increasing
  • Houston open despite grounding
    TRAFFIC in the Houston Ship Channel is moving normally today while US Coast Guard officials work to lighter a grounded tanker
  • Bremerhaven car exports delayed
    GERMAN car makers Daimler and BMW are predicting disruptions to their worldwide deliveries because of port capacity constraints at Bremerhaven
  • Teekay LNG raises more cash
    TEEKAY LNG today sold 1.7M common units to a private buyer, raising $51M for general corporate purposes, including potential vessel acquisitions
  • Doubt raised over ONE's future
    AN AUDITOR has voiced "substantial doubt" about the ability of Greek product tanker specialist Omega Navigation Enterprises to "continue as a going concern"

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • Montreal Port Faces Longshore Strike
  • Goodwin to Replace Byrd in Senate
  • Port Newark Container Terminal Open Extra Hours
  • Pistole Announces TSA Priorities
  • USDA to Develop Container Reporting Project
  • Laredo Rail Disruptions Could Go into August
  • APM Plans Expansion in India
  • Security Panel Urges Repeal of Cargo Scanning Rule
  • CMA CGM Chief Financial Officer to Step Down
  • Cargo Soars at Montreal
  • J.B. Hunt Profit Doubles
  • EU Clears Geodis to Acquire Giraud
  • Antwerp Container Volume Climbs 16 Percent
  • US-Mexican Truck Traffic Still Snarled by Floods
  • Atlantic Expectations
  • Cyber Insecurity
  • Shipowners' Charter Party
  • Cash Inventories a

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • Is misdeclared cargo an acceptable risk for ocean carriers?
    The dramatic pictures of the fire-stricken Charlotte Maersk in the Malacca Straits are another reminder of the inherent flaw of containerisation; subjected as it is to the risk of misdeclared cargo.
  • APM Terminals can make a difference in India
  • Hanjin officially opens terminal in Algeciras
  • US shipping activity weakens as economy slows
  • US retail sales shift to lower gear
  • Gulf Stevedoring automates its gates

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • Vinalines challenges market chatter
    Vietnamese owner tackles tales tied to Vinashin overhaul while fate of fleet hangs in the balance.
  • CMA CGM CFO calls it quits
    Shipping world reels as French liner giant's finance boss Jean-Yves Schapiro emerges as newest name in industry's executive exodus.
  • Vinalines tipped as bulker buyer
    Vietnamese shipowner linked to supramax splash as sources shed light on mysterious S&P deal.
  • Glory Wealth loses relet charter appeal
    Arbitration award of $5.5m to North China Shipping over wrongful early termination of bulker relet deal is upheld.
  • Dry dive over, at least for now
    BDI ends worst losing streak since the 1990s but is the pain just beginning?
  • Quotes of the week
    Ex-Paragon CFO Chris Thomas itching for a new gig and what does Paul the Octopus say on his index fingers?
  • NITC orders 'face lift'
    National Iranian Tanker Company takes on fresh title as independent operator combats Iranian link.
  • Burk warmer on wet shares
    Oppenheimer analyst says he is warming to tanker stocks after recent falls.
  • Antwerp adds 13% in first half
    Key Belgian port boosted by boxes and bulk as volumes rise.
  • Investors exit Celtic Tankers
    Shipless UK owner buys shareholders out after failing to find suitable replacement tonnage.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Four Clarksons brokers join former boss Richard Fulford-Smith at Platou while George Economou plots junk-bond bid.
  • Teekay Tankers grabs VL loans
    Bjorn Moller-led owner makes backdoor entry into VLCC sector in a move which will boost its dividend.
  • Teekay LNG targets $51m haul
    New York-listed shipowner turns to institutional investors to help fund new buys.
  • Opec slows summer pace
    Crude export growth to fall in month to 31 July as refineries start seasonal maintenance.
  • Knutsen tanker stranded
    Salvors attempt to refloat Norwegian owned chemical tanker that is aground in Houston Ship Channel.
  • Bonheur bashed in first half
    Fred Olsen's holding company hurt by weaker drilling and cruiseship revenues to 30 June.
  • Xiamen Port set to shine
    Chinese port says improvement in general business conditions will result in improved interim results.
  • Ferry hitch in Germany
    Helgoland vessel out of action with water-cooling system fault.
  • Hanjin linked to bond sale
    Korean shipbuilder eyes $50m issue in August to pay off other debt.
  • BWO inks Indo gas gig
    Norway's BW Offshore clinches 10 year deal for a gas FPSO for Indonesian offshore field.
  • New ferry project for Macao
    Chinese casino hotspot takes $188m gamble on third passenger terminal.
  • Sydney Ferries standing firm
    Aussie owner will not reinstate master sacked over brawl despite three court defeats.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • NYK ends providing chassis in some markets
  • FedEx settles over worker misclassification
  • J.B. Hunt: Demand up 'fairly dramatically'
  • 'DoubleStack' comes to trucking
  • COAC: Remove scan-all 'splinter'
  • DB Schenker moves to Frankfurt
  • Shipco offers Istanbul/New York LCL
  • Kent leads Panalpina's projects

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 16, 2010
  • Buyers market to end Americas week
    Market fairly quiet at most major ports, prices soften.
  • EU sulphur regulations to be harmonised with MARPOL Annex VI
    Sulphur limits to be given with two decimals, review will assess 1.5% sulphur limit for passenger vessels.
  • Prices end the week with losses
    Weak bunker demand in Piraeus.
  • Houston receives grant to cut diesel emissions
    Project to include use of lower sulphur fuel on 21 ocean-going vessels.
  • Prices show small movements
    Good bunker demand and avails in Durban, players say.
  • Russian fuel oil exports seen rising in July
    Over 40% increase predicted for exports from Lukoil's Vysotsk terminal.
  • Technology firms join forces on fuel monitoring
    Direct fuel flow measurement system combined with vessel monitoring software to help operators reduce fuel consumption.
  • Bunker prices end week soft
    Demand notably below average in Busan, local traders say.
  • BIMCO recognises potential of LNG as ship fuel
    Sees lack of 'usable supply chain' as main obstacle to wider use of the cleaner-burning fuel.
  • Two bunker tankers stricken by typhoon in Philippines
    Oil spill response team deployed to the area, says the Philippine coast guard.
  • SHFE proposal for new fuel oil specs awaiting approval
    New specs to clear up 'mess' within the domestic oil blending market.
  • Bankruptcy judge authorises sale of AHL tankers
    Vessels seized for non-payment of over $2 million worth of bunkers.
  • Brightoil to lease 10,000 mt more bonded storage
    To cope with 'increased business' at Ningbo port.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
INFRASTRUCTURE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
PORTS
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
CUSTOMS
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
PORTS
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
SHIPPING
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
INDUSTRY
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
SEAFARERS
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
TRADE
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
TRANSPORTATION
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
LOGISTICS
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
SHIPPING
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
SHIPPING
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
PORTS
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
SHIPPING
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
PORTS
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
SHIPPING
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
SHIPPING
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
TRADE
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
NEWS
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
SHIPPING
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
SHIPPING
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
TRUCKING
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
PORTS
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
PORTS
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
PORTS
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
PORTS
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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