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January 20, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Funding gap for new aircraft poses challenge
    ALTHOUGH the global aviation market is on recovery mode, the industry is facing a potentially dangerous funding gap for aircraft deliveries through 2010.
  • Baltic Dry Index unchanged, ore cargoes support demand
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, was little changed on Monday as rates rose for the largest class of vessels in the gauge and declined for two smaller ship types.
Strait Talk
  • Lines need to justify operations
    YET again, Asian shippers are up in arms over increases in liner freight rates. This time, the point of contention is an emergency revenue charge (ERC) brought in by the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA).

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Funding gap for new aircraft poses challenge
    ALTHOUGH the global aviation market is on recovery mode, the industry is facing a potentially dangerous funding gap for aircraft deliveries through 2010.
  • Baltic Dry Index unchanged, ore cargoes support demand
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, was little changed on Monday as rates rose for the largest class of vessels in the gauge and declined for two smaller ship types.
Strait Talk
  • Lines need to justify operations
    YET again, Asian shippers are up in arms over increases in liner freight rates. This time, the point of contention is an emergency revenue charge (ERC) brought in by the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA).

Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL sells mainland property to focus on container shipping
  • CMA CGM now underway with new executive suite
  • Hanjin Shipping slow steams on Asia-USEC trade
  • EC probes whether feeders laid up to boost charter rates
  • Singapore High Court rejects Zim suit against ex-executive
  • NOL names ex-George W Bush science advisor as director
  • Hanjin Shipping to up transatlantic rates thrice in 2010
  • US file WTO protest against Philippine whisky, gin duties
  • Global logistics better, but improvement needed: WB
  • South Carolina Clemson U box research to help Haiti
  • North American box traffic up 2.9pc, but off 14.6pc overall in 2009
  • JAL picks Delta over American as bankruptcy looms closer
  • FedEx launches B777 Freighter on US-Shanghai route
  • Cargoitalia boosts network, Dubai and Chicago

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Back in black, CMA CGM exudes optimism
  • VLCC rates rise as West in grip of winter chill
  • InterManager appoints new Secretary-General
  • AET becomes 1st foreign shipping company to flag vessel in India
  • MPT Logistics commences Nagpur office
  • India, Finland sign double tax avoidance pact
  • Dumping duty mooted on radial tyres from China & Thailand
  • Ban sought on jute bag imports
  • Alliance Air to become all-cargo airline
  • Industrial growth shot up to 11.7 pc in Nov. '09
  • Zero duty CG imports killing domestic industry-Ficci study
  • FinMin offers Rs 12,020 cr. to oil PSUs
  • Economists root for continuation of fiscal packages
  • Sharma vehemently against export tax on iron ore
  • Chinese invited to join core sector development
  • ...wants soft & easier credit availability to continue for now
  • GST may show DEPB the door
  • $ 60-m Exim Bank LoC extended to Rwanda
  • 3-day CII partnership in Chennai summit from Jan. 22
  • Trade team on Myanmar visit
  • Lakshmi Mittal to address Rotarians on Jan. 21

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 18, 2010
  • Ceva renews contract with Mannatech in South Africa
    Logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has renewed its partnership with Mannatech with a three-year contract to manage the latter company's supply chain in South Africa. Ceva wi...
  • Gebrüder Weiss acquires a stake in Diehl
    The Austrian transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss has acquired a 25% stake in Wilhelm Diehl, an international freight forwarder based in Esslingen (Ger...
  • CMA CGM announces rate increases
    The French shipping line CMA CGM will increase rates in the trade from North Europe to the Mediterranean by EUR 100/teu and EUR150/feu on 1 March 2010. From North America to M...
  • Luka Koper's 2009 throughput
    Throughput at the Slovenian port of Koper amounted to 13.1 million t in 2009, 18% less than in 2008. The changes varied between terminals and the type of cargo handled. Measured in...
  • 50 new locomotives for Brazilian sugar products
    GE Transportation has agreed to deliver 50 new AC44i locomotives to the Brazilian sugar company Cosan. They are to be used for freight transport by Cosan's logistics subsidiar...
  • Amtrak to order 100 locomotives
    The US rail service provider Amtrak has included purchase plans of more than 100 locomotives in a 2010 outlook statement, but it gave no details about how much money it will spend ...
  • Derba Cement orders 1,000 trucks
    The Swedish vehicle manufacturer Volvo Trucks has signed an agreement to deliver trucks to Derba Cement in Ethiopia. The customer aims to buy 1,000 trucks, of which 550 are to be d...
  • USA facilitating Haiti earthquake relief effort through airport
    The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has taken steps to facilitate the rapid flow of rescue and relief personnel and supplies to Haiti following the recent major earthq...
  • California's B.H.I.T. Inc changes name to Banyan Rail Services Inc
    The US company B.H.I.T. Inc, which is headquartered in Boca Raton FL, is changing its name to Banyan Rail Services Inc, because the firm's plans to grow through the acquisition of ...
  • Norbert Dentressangle wins UK government contract
    The French logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle has won a contract to handle national warehousing and distribution for England's highways agency, which is an executive ...
  • Gruber Logistics opens Bari branch
    The Italian transport and logistics enterprise Gruber Logistics, which is headquartered in Auer near Bozen (South Tyrol), recently opened a new branch in Bari in southern Italy. Gr...
  • Fedex Freight and Fedex National LTL increase rates in North America
    The companies Fedex Freight and Fedex National LTL, both subsidiaries of Fedex, have announced plans for a 5.9% general rate increase. The hike, which will take effect on 1 Februar...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 19, 2010
  • New sec gen for InterManager
  • Ship to ship transfer alliance
  • Training ship's close call for Haiti duty

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 19, 2010
  • Wärtsilä plans massive job cuts
  • MARAD to send former Hawaii Superferry to aid Haiti relief
  • Keppel FELS delivers first rig of 2010
  • Louis Cruises set to order at Daewoo?

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 19, 2010
  • Maritime UK calls for firm political backing
    Clear and coherent support called for to help fend off rival centres.
  • Euronav posts $25m loss for 2009
    Plunging tanker rates hit owner's fourth quarter turnover.
  • Banks rein in port projects lending
    Lenders cautious after inflated prices in mid-1990s leave them 'scalded'.
  • Newbuilding glut keeps confidence low
    Moore Stephens survey shows confidence in shipping still fragile.
  • DFDS linked to Polferries sale
    Danish operator silent on rumours it is interested in Polish company.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 19, 2010
  • Asian piracy trends traced
    PIRACY attacks in Asia increased 5% last year from the previous year's figures
  • Wärtsilä axes 1,400, goes east
    FINLAND'S Wärtsilä is laying off 1,400 staff and moving much of its production to China, it told Fairplay today
  • KG ships pulled from brink
    ONE-SHIP companies managed by Hamburg KG houses Ownership and Nordcapital have been saved from insolvency in the box ship sector through fresh cash injections
  • Maersk chassis scheme grows
    MAERSK Line is expanding its intermodal truck chassis program to seven midwestern US cities, in the second extension of the program in two months
  • MarAd mobilises for Haiti
    MARAD is sending five ships from its reserve fleet to earthquake-ravaged Haiti to establish a temporary link between vessels and the capital, Port-au-Prince
  • Yard's back pay covered
    SPAIN'S regional government of Andalucia said today it has paid a subsidy of nearly €500,000 ($714,000) to Astilleros de Huelva to cover the yard's unpaid wages
  • Statoil wins offshore licences
    NORWAY'S Statoil today said it has been awarded shares in eight offshore exploration licences on the Norwegian continental shelf

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 19, 2010
  • CSX Income Falls 16 Percent
  • Freight Brokers Would Accept Higher Bond
  • Supreme Court Keeps Illinois Locks Open
  • Big Brown Gets Greener with CNG Trucks
  • Freight Groups Seek Change in Calif. Air Rules
  • YRC's Holland Speeds Transit Times
  • Steel Exports Fall 5 Percent in November
  • Beluga Shipping Takes Delivery of New Ship
  • Truckers Sue DOT for Record-Keeping Rule
  • National Retail Systems Names VP International
  • OOIL Sold Real Estate Subsidiary
  • Northern Air Cargo Lands in Haiti in Support of Relief Efforts
  • Maersk to Expand Chassis Program to Midwest
  • DHL to Donate Ohio Airport
  • Lufthansa Cargo, British Airways Face Strike Threats
  • French Dockworkers Threaten More Strikes
  • JAL Files for Bankruptcy Protection
  • Con-way Freight Speeds Service, Cuts Mileage
  • Trailer Bridge Adds Dominican Service
  • US Department of Transportation Provides Air Traffic Assistance Paving Way for Additional Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort
  • Postal Service Holding All Mail to Haiti
  • Port of Palm Beach District Joins Haiti Relief Efforts
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Tops $8 Billion
  • America Cargo Transport and Foss Maritime Offer Aid to Haiti Following Earthquake
  • Hanjin Plans Three Trans-Atlantic Rate Hikes
  • Maersk Adds Felixstowe Service

Containerisation Internationalweb site
  • Jebel Ali opens new integrated gate complex
  • K+N and Iveco extend their logistics deal
  • PAT and PET fully implement Digital Bridge
  • South Pacific shake-up
  • French dockers set deadline

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 19, 2010
  • Clock runs out
    Euronav says FSO Africa conversion was not completed by today's deadline, giving Maersk Oil the right to cancel.
  • Long Beach rises
    December sees first rise in container throughput at US west coast port in two years.
  • Euronav in loss
    Belgian tanker owner reports that it was $31.1m in the red in the fourth quarter but expresses optimism for the year to come.
  • Pirates 'pay crew'
    Cooperation of Maran Centaurus crew in seven-week hostage drama leads to $0.5m pay day from pirates, source claims.
  • OSG resisted
    Bankrupt Bender Shipbuilding pushes back on effort to potentially foreclose on a leased yard facility.
  • Tanker race ahead
    Poten & Partners says next few weeks will see 90 Arabian Gulf cargoes chasing just 50 VLCCs, potentially pushing up tanker rates and asset prices.
  • Brazil's FPSO hunt
    Gabrielli-led Petrobras is scheduled to receive proposals for a five-year charter of an FPSO capable of producing 30,000 barrels per day.
  • CFO steps down
    New York-listed Kirby Corp looking for new finance chief after Norman Nolen's retirement.
  • Wet worry
    Four in five tanker charterers see no strengthening of rates this year, survey says.
  • Delaying game
    President Zhang Liang says Cosco may hold up more newbuildings despite bullish dry-cargo outlook.
  • Growing glut
    Idle boxship numbers dip in the short term but Christmas 2012 will see laid-up bundle reach record level, Alphaliner says.
  • Up for auction
    Swedish chemical tanker Dover to be sold off by Danske Bank following bankruptcy of Elgar Shipping.
  • Same again
    Suez canal chiefs keep 2010 tariffs unchanged despite slump in revenues last year.
  • Dry cargo hike
    Protection and indemnity reinsurance rates for bulk carriers and containerships to rise by nearly 5%.
  • Black Sea break
    Turkish ship breaking up after grounding north of Istanbul, coastguard says.
  • On track
    India's plan to develop Sittwe port in Myanmar moves step closer with issue of tender.
  • Kodiak sails
    ExxonMobil tanker which lost power off Alaska on the move again with repair plan hatched.
  • China bound
    Finnish engine builder Wartsila moving propeller and auxiliary engine production east to "stay competitive".
  • ABG to sell
    Talks begin over Indian shipyard's offloading of $60m stake in shipowner Great Offshore.
  • Barge supplied
    Russia's Sosnovsky Shipyard building second supply unit for federal agency Rosmorrechflot.
  • $80m deals
    Mystery "oil supermajor" and offshore outfit sign charters with Lion Lee's Ezra Holdings in Africa.
  • Help for Haiti
    Carnival Corp donating at least $5m to relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Caribbean island.
  • Green car carrier
    MOL, Mitsubishi and Sanyo team up to develop hybrid power supply system for new car carrier.
  • Bookings boost
    Norwegian owner Hurtigruten says first quarter cruise business up by 45% year-on-year.
  • Daewoo cruising
    South Korean yard closing in on first cruiseship order from Greek owner.
  • Truck stop
    Russian owner Murmansk Shipping's haulage subsidiary declared bankrupt.
  • BLT's quick fix
    Berlian Laju Tanker wastes no time in chartering its newly purchased gas carrier to Pertamina in a lengthy contract worth up to $90m.
  • New bunker high
    Singapore's bunker industry has surpassed the sales record of 2008 on back of lower costs.
  • Foot furore
    US crewman sues Chem Carriers after having his foot amputated following tug accident.
  • Transpac tie-up
    Hanjin and Wan Hai Lines to co-operate on transpacific service that targets Vietnam and South East Asia.
  • North Sea drama
    Semi-submersible rig Songa Dee evacuated after being struck by powerless supply vessel.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 19, 2010
  • Shipper complaints grow on TSA charge
  • OOIL sells property unit for $2.2 billion
  • CMA CGM formally approves new structure
  • Wise joins BNSF
  • Vancouver Deltaport terminal berth opens
  • Qingdao operators to form joint venture
  • COSCO Pacific December throughput up 1.2%

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 19, 2010
  • Maersk Line offers free transport of UN aid to Haiti
    A P Møller-Mærsk has donated free transportation for UN aid to Haiti. Maersk Line provides two craned container vessels for aid delivery to Port au Prince. The cranes on
  • Correction: Wrong owner of the Viire
    There was an error in a Shipgaz news item on January 15 where the Viire, ex Superflex Charlie, was mentioned. The Viire is laid up in Nakskov and is put
  • Container fleet overcapacity will go down in 2013
    The current over capacity in the container shipping market is forecast to remain until 2013, based on the latest Alphaliner fleet projections. 'The idle containership fleet, which presently stands at

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 19, 2010
  • Abandoned ship poses oil spill threat in Philippines
    113 tonnes of crude oil believed to be onboard, Government authorities monitoring situation.
  • Prices still weakening in Rotterdam
    Bunker prices down for the sixth consecutive day.
  • Prices stable in Middle East hub
    Deliveries available for prompt dates in Fujairah.
  • Matrix Marine says Sohar project is 'promising'
    Player points to proximity of international shipping lanes.
  • Rotterdam bunker sales fall for second year running
    But rate of decline is not as sharp as some estimates had suggested.
  • Strike puts pressure on supplies
    Reports of product shortages in Dunkirk.
  • Global supplier returns to New Orleans
    Chemoil says resuming operations at US Gulf port fits its regional strategy.
  • Bunker markets lack activity
    Prices show little movement.
  • Indian supplier starts outer anchorage bunkering at JNPT
    Tankers can now bunker before berthing.
  • Singapore court defers PTC on bunker corruption
  • Sales of Pakistan 380 cSt delayed again
    Bureaucratic hurdles still blocking moves to start supplying key grade.

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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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