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October 21, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Vietnam legislature to review Vinashin scandal
    Vietnam's communist legislature prepared yesterday to examine the 'serious' case of state-run shipping group Vinashin, which was driven to the brink of bankruptcy, government leaders said.
  • LNG re-exports from US to Asia on the rise
    Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas terminal in Louisiana sent a cargo of LNG to Asia on Tuesday, the first of two US re-export deals this week as shippers try to make the most of higher gas prices overseas.
  • French strikers block oil barge flow on Rhine
    Strikers blocked oil product barges on the river Rhine at the French border near Strasbourg on Tuesday to prevent suppliers importing fuel from other countries, trade sources said. Nearby refiners in France, Switzerland and Germany have either halted or cut production because of French strikes in the port of Fos-Lavera and nation-wide industrial action over pension reform. Suppliers have instead opted to import fuels such as diesel from a storage hub in Rotterdam on barges down the river Rhine to keep fuels flowing to petrol stations.
  • Baltic index softer but capes demand still firm

Sched Netweb site
  • Mainland ports slip off peak as August eclipses September
  • French national transport strike widens and deepens
  • NOL back in black, makes US$282 million in quarterly profits
  • Shanghai Containerised Freight Index off 5.4pc after Golden Week
  • Hutchison's Amsterdam terminal to slash two-thirds of staff
  • Tianjin's Binhai New Area to build US$375.2 million logistics park
  • US Exim Bank lends record US$24.5 billion to boost exports
  • Tibet to spend nearly US$7.5 billion on roads over five years
  • Piracy spikes in South China Sea, end of monsoon heralds rise
  • Singapore Trade Minister Lim lists fallacies of carbon regulation
  • CSAV up from 16th to 7th place in global rankings over 12 months
  • Maersk levies Amazon low-water fee, after cutting loads nearly 50pc
  • K + N quarterly profit increases 12pc to US$163 million
  • DHL develops healthcare hubs in growing Singapore market
  • Maersk, Safmarine to set up intra-European, short-haul carrier
  • Cargolux demands compensation for Boeing delivery delays
  • TNT Airways to lease three Boeing 777-200 freighters
  • Panalpina launches Atlas cargo flights to Dubai and Brazil

Exim Indiaweb site
  • M+R SPEDAG GROUP invests in PL Shipping & Logistics
  • MAERSK LINE wins CONCOR's 'Best Shipping Line' Award at ICD-Kanpur
  • MoS weighing pros & cons of relaxing cabotage law
  • OOCL walks away with Seatrade China Environment Protection Award
  • Pro Logistics India gets into strategic JV with Germany's Rhenus
  • Sinking global trade pulls down box traffic
  • Decline in edible oil imports likely
  • More fly in Sept.
  • 19 pc rise in direct tax collections during H1
  • Action plan for strategic partnership with GCC to be drawn up
  • Centre & states to discuss integrated GST on Oct. 30
  • CMIE sees India Inc's PAT margins falling
  • Exporters hike cotton prices
  • Indians' wealth to touch $ 6.4 trillion by 2015-Report
  • Mumbai slum population up by 40 per cent
  • Navaratnas too lined up to meet disinvestment target of Rs 40,000 cr. in 2010-11
  • Strengthening rupee sapping textile exporters' morale
  • Unido to partner Vibrant Gujarat 2011
  • A'bad, Bangalore & Chennai to be fastest-growing cities of decade-Forbes
  • G-20 meet begins tomorrow; to discuss global financial health
  • India a key member of G-20-US official
  • Some 160 Chinese suppliers to take part in lifestyle expo

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2010
  • Kerry Logistics JV launches Brunei Halal Products in Singapore
    A Kerry Logistics joint-venture company, Ghanim International Food Corporation (Ghanim), has successfully launched Brunei Halal range of products to the Singapore-based supermarket...
  • Daikin renews and extends its collaboration with Ceva Logistics
    Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has extended its agreement with Daikin AC Spain SA, a leading global company in the design, production and distrib...
  • New WWPC member appointed for North Brazil/Amazonia
    Based on the growing number of significant projects in Brazil, the out-of-gauge cargo specialist WWPC (Worldwide Project Consortium) recently appointed Aerobrasil to repr...
  • Port of Dunkirk takes control of internal rail network
    Dunkirk recently became the first French seaport to take over control of its internal rail network. A governmental decree, issued on 4 March 2008, gave Dunkirk the possibility...
  • Port of Zeebrugge: more cars and more containers
    The port of Zeebrugge (Belgium) has reported an increase in throughput. In the first nine months of the current year a total of 37.3 million t of goods passed over the port's quays...
  • German logistics congress from 20-22 October in Berlin
    The 27th German Logistics Congress is taking place from 20 to 22 October in Berlin. The motto of the German Logistics Association (BVL)'s event is "Growing intelligently"...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Costamare files for IPO
  • Grain exports boost Seaway shipments
  • World's largest ferry will use common rail technology

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Evergreen Marine executive predicts Intra-Asia trade will advance
  • NYK takes delivery of new ore carrier vessel
  • OOCL earns environment award at Seatrade China Awards event
  • US Barge celebrates christening of new vessel for Harley Marine
  • Port of Miami receiving grant funds for rail project

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • UK cuts hit Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships
    Defence spending shake-up will see three vessels go and put hundreds of jobs at risk
  • Nautilus submits resolution on asbestos and RFA
  • RFA privatisation appears inevitable
  • UK to consider Royal Fleet Auxiliary privatisation
  • Emergency towing vessels to be scrapped
    UK government to scrap all emergency towing vessels from September 2011
  • UK coastguard braced for huge budget cuts
  • Tanker companies lose millions in earnings as rates downgraded
    Pareto Securities is the latest investment bank to reduce its forecast substantially
  • Container lines bounce back after 2009 losses
  • Frederiksen may have to sell six VLCCs
    Tankers might have to be sold once charters expire due to poorer market conditions
  • Newlead's turnaround on track to bear fruit

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Costamare heads to Wall Street
    BOX SHIP owner Costamare today filed for an IPO of 13.3M shares, seeking to raise proceeds to pay for expanding its fleet
  • Sarkozy orders blockade lifting
    FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy said today he has ordered authorities to lift blockades imposed by protesters at all fuel depots in France
  • Bourbon plans drybulk exit
    FRANCE'S Bourbon has followed up the sale of the group's 16-vessel Supramax fleet to Genco Shipping & Trading by announcing the sale of its remaining bulk shipping business
  • Wärtsilä orders rise 160%
    FINLAND'S Wärtsilä has reported a major rise in orders from its ship power business in the third quarter ' in the same week that it unveiled more job cuts
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen lent $232M
    NORWAY'S Wilh Wilhelmsen announced today that it has secured $232M in Japanese loan financing for two ro-ro newbuildings
  • Vopak wins Santos bid
    DUTCH tank terminal operator Royal Vopak has won the right to rent an area at the Brazilian port of Santos with a bid of 52.8M reais ($32M)
  • Typhoon forces oil shutdowns
    CNOOC has evacuated crews and shut down production at several platforms in the South China Sea as Typhoon Juan accelerates towards China's southern coast, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Scanscot files for insolvency
  • Strife slows Pakistani ports
  • Surge urged for Israeli LNG
  • Tanker evades Somali pirates
  • Rio in further Pilbara boost
  • Bank cuts VLCC estimates
  • Crew to return to Russia
  • Charleston volumes rise

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Celebration Set to Mark End of Columbia River Project
  • CMA CGM's Figaro Heads to Far East
  • Port of LA Receives $16 Million Grant
  • Customs to Test Ocean, Rail Manifest Systems
  • US Trucker ODFL Expands trans-Pacific Reach
  • LaHood Says DOT Positioned to Complete Rail Contracts
  • Former FMCSA Chief Joins Law Firm
  • DOT's Tiger II Sends Grants to 70 Transport Projects
  • Grimaldi Restarts Mediterranean-West Africa Service
  • State of Maine Agrees To Purchase Rail Line
  • Sentencing of Maersk Alabama Pirate Postponed
  • French Police Lift Oil Depot Blockades
  • Latest MSC Mega-Vessel Calls Salalah
  • Panalpina Launches Dubai Service
  • US Warehousing Revenue to Top 2008 Levels
  • Costamare Files $260 Million IPO

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • NOL's Q3 10 results soar on back of 'strong demand'
  • Tazara orders 90 wagons
  • Grimaldi to start Mediterranean/Morocco service
  • Maersk to pull capacity from Asia/Europe trade
  • EU looks to ban IRISL tonnage

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Costamare reveals $260m IPO
    Greek owner comes clean about New York listing in a move which will take Gregory Zirkos back to Wall Street.
  • Navig8 caught in bunker beef
    Million-dollar security payment sits in escrow while Singapore-based tanker operator fights Liberian owners' fuel efficiency claim.
  • 'Not so fast, Norden'
    Dane's tanker Nord Fast pulled over in UK with sleepy driver while Grimaldi ship suspected of pollution.
  • Vijay Sheth plots comeback
    Former Great Offshore chief is planning a return to shipping, starting from scratch.
  • Seacor wing inks Aussie deal
    New York-listed shipowner's aviation arm grabs 33% slice of Australian aerospace outfit as Oivind Lorentzen settles into CEO seat.
  • Saipem strikes offshore pacts
    Italian construction giant clinches nearly $1bn worth of offshore installation contracts.
  • Gotland gets less as costs rise
    Swedish tanker and ro-ro owner's 2010 profit weaker despite revenue rise.
  • Big John slices Northern stake
    John Fredriksen dumps shares in Northern Offshore to squash "unintended" takeover bid.
  • Wilhelmsen gets $232m loan deal
    Norwegian owner secures major part of finance for biggest ever ro-ro newbuildings from Japanese banks.
  • Frontline cut as rally hope fades
    John Fredriksen-led tanker titan downgraded to sell by Pareto as rate forecasts are chopped.
  • U-Sea snaps up Chinese duo
    Ultragas-owned company claims newbuilding brace on order at Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard on 12-year deals.
  • Omega Navigation bounces back
    Greek product tanker owner watches revenue rise in the second while top brass continues to fight for covenant extensions.
  • ITC may sell four more VLCCs
    Bond affiliate of Fredriksen-led company considers offloading tankers as prospect of more charters disappears.
  • Marco Polo wins barge deal
    Singapore owner's Indonesian shipyard builds orderbook with six-unit contract.
  • Wartsila order intake rises
    Finnish engine builder reports a 160% rise in third quarter order flow as newbuilding levels return.
  • Seli 1 salvage costs mount
    South Africa has spent $3.44m on removing bulker that grounded last September, as crack found in hull.
  • Ship lost power off Netherlands
    Norwegian-owned Nina helped by salvage craft after fuel problem off Terschelling.
  • Akron ship escapes pirates
    UAE owner which has previously had ships hijacked and attacked sees tanker evade armed assault off Somalia.
  • Bug hits Caribbean Princess
    Tourism operators in Canada warned of vessel's arrival with passengers suffering from norovirus-like symptoms.
  • Teekay looks at buy-backs
    With stock trading at 40% discount to net asset value shipowner plans to resume repurchasing shares.
  • Tallink continues under Pant
    Estonian ro-ro owner's CEO persuaded to stay in top job despite saying he could quit this year if it made profit.
  • Euronav loss looks grim
    Listed tanker owner's third-quarter shortfall sheds light on market turmoil as chief executive slams competition's spot strategy.
  • DSME makes more in third
    Korean yard giant Daewoo builds profit in third quarter despite small drop in revenues.
  • NCSP wants Primorsk deal
    Novorossiysk port operator lining up $2.15bn takeover of northern Russian terminal.
  • Maersk to cut Asia capacity
    Changing market demand prompts Danish giant to withdraw 10% of Asia-Europe capacity.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Maersk cuts Asia/Europe capacity
  • Focus grows on intra-Asia boxship trade
  • Costamare plans IPO to raise $260 million
  • Intermodal rail bags TIGER II grants
  • NS breaks ground for intermodal terminal
  • CBP readies advance ocean, rail test in ACE
  • Panjiva offers 'natural language' searches
  • Plastic pallet pool targets pharmaceuticals
  • Vanguard opens 3rd Mexico office
  • APM Terminals introduces crane idea
  • Charleston: Best quarter since 2008
  • Great Lakes, Seaway ports post '10 gains

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Sharp drop in Baltic Sea container volumes
    Container volumes fell nearly 25 per cent in the Baltic Sea ports in 2009, according to a Baltic Port List report covering 191 ports in the region. The downward spiral
  • Strong spurt sparks Tallink figures
    The Baltic Sea shipping company Tallink reports a strong fourth quarter of its 2009/2010 financial year. Its net profit was EUR 42 million, up 34 per cent. The net
  • Last large newbuilding from Denmark
    The bulk carrier Heroic is the very last major newbuilding from a Danish shipyard. The Heroic, hull no. 232, was delivered from Odense Steel Shipyard as the last in a
  • USD 20.3 million to restore Salem wetlands
    The US Coast Guard has awarded the department of environmental protection of the state of New Jersey some USD 20.3 million to restore nearly 200 acres of Salem County
  • Increasing demand for marine engines
    During the third quarter of 2010, Wärtsilä recorded a positive trend at all levels and stated that the market for marine engines continues to recover. By the end of the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Crude rises as dollar drops
    Investors worried about the slow economic recovery.
  • Losses across the board for bunker prices
    Strong demand in Rotterdam.
  • China's move raises anxiety over future energy demand
    Further dollar pressure may widen gulf in terms of growth between emerging and developed markets.
  • Fujairah bunker market softenng
    Tight barge schedule for prompt delivery in Fujairah.
  • Haze cuts visibility in Singapore waters
    Ships told to navigate with caution.
  • Hong Kong braces for super typhoon
    Bunker deliveries will be suspended when typhoon signal number three warning is hoisted, traders say.
  • 'Bunker costs and overcapacity' underpin slow steaming
    W'rtsil' says cost pressures remain despite recovery.
  • Bunkering operations pick up at Fos-Lavera
    Rise in demand for bunker material in Gibraltar.
  • Bunker prices down mid-week
    Generally average demand at key Asian bunker hubs, according to traders.
  • Experienced trader joins Pakistani bunker supplier
    Cristy Malik has been working in Pakistan's bunker market for two and a half years.
  • Typhoon leaves Philippines with two bunker spills
    Recovery operations in place, according to Philippine Coast Guard.
  • Engine manufacturer develops guidelines to tackle emissions
    Targeting MAN B&W engines built in the 1990s 'not previously covered by any guidelines', says company.
  • Bunkering ops resume at most Philippine ports
    Super typhoon Megi moves out of the country.
  • Chimbusco September bunker sales up 11%
    Chimbusco on track to post record volumes for 2010.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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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