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February 22, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Several cities vying to host next America's Cup
    America's Cup champion Larry Ellison said that San Francisco was his first choice for the next regatta - but quickly added that it was not guaranteed to host an event that will provide a significant boost to the host city's economy.

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM levies Asia to Med/Black Sea/Europe US$200/TEU hike mid-March
  • APL to levy intra-Asia rate increase of US$100/TEU from March 1
  • OOCL levies emergency charge March 1-20 on PDR-Canada cargo
  • Pay or forfeit containership, Hanjin Heavy tells CMA CGM
  • Lianyungang January throughput up 17pc
  • Colombo box volume up 33pc at private SAGT container terminal
  • Jordan's ACT adds quay cranes to raise capacity to two million TEU
  • 8,272-TEU Albert Maersk biggest ever ship to call at Saigon
  • Kerry Logistics wins three major China contracts
  • PD Logistics to handle Tsingtao at Felixstowe for Halewood International
  • Continental, United bid to fly to Tokyo's downtown airport
  • Dallas/Fort Worth sees Asia freight volumes rise 38pc
  • Russia's roomy IL-76 dodges around EU noise pollution ban

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Om Freight Forwarders forays into super heavy lift ODC movement
  • Need for separate regulatory authority for logistics sector stressed
  • With resale ships' prices dropping, SCI goes shopping with over Rs 9K cr. in pocket
  • Logistics sector hopes for 'industry' status in Budget
  • SCI's worldwide agents meet from today
  • A&A sets out as logistics provider with experience & determination
  • DAMCO expands into Horn of Africa
  • Sharma invites Austrian tech in infrastructure-building
  • Investment promotion & protection pact signed with Latvia
  • Seafood exporters' hope floats on USDC's final review of anti-dumping duties
  • Basmati exports seen rising by 55 pc
  • KoPT Board defers ABG issue
  • Paradip Port springs a few surprises
  • Jet set for African safari
  • New 'India Permit' for high-capacity, multi-axle goods carriers mooted
  • AI wins 'Emerging Freighter Services of the Year' award
  • DHL wins 'Freight Forwarder of the Year' award
  • Rlys hauls in more revenue from commodities
  • Export credit rate slashed on foreign currency loans
  • Export stimulus review only in April'Khullar
  • Spectacular export figures from Gujarat SEZs
  • I-T Dept (WR) bats for lowering corporation tax!
  • Healthcare, travel & tourism draw high-level Fiji team to India

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
  • CAT Logistics opens logistics centre near Lyon
    CAT Logistics, a member of the CAT group, is reinforcing its presence in the Rh'ne-Alpes region in France. The logistics service provider has phased in a new 20,000 sqm logist...
  • Esprit and Fiege strengthen their ties
    The fashion clothing retailer Esprit and the Fiege Group, a logistics service provider based in Greven (Germany), recently inked a pact to intensify their year-long cooperatio...
  • Choice Logistics opens new hub in Dubai
    Choice Logistics, a global leader in highly optimized, flexible, mission-critical service parts logistics systems, has set up a regional hub in Dubai (UAE), which will serve a...
  • TransRussia 2010 in Moscow, 27-30 April
    The 15th edition of TransRussia, the largest international transport event in Russia and its neighbouring countries, is taking place in Moscow from 27-30 April 2010. T...
  • Corrigendum: Hans-Wilhelm Dünner's 60th birthday
    An unfortunate error crept into yesterday's article about Hans-Wilhelm Dünner's 60th birthday. The person who was able to blow out 60 candles was not Hans Dürrer, it w...
  • DHL Freight Germany gets new CEO
    DHL Freight, the division of Deutsche Post DHL that is responsible for the international road business, appointed Stefan Paul as its new managing director for Germany on 1 February...
  • Irish Continental Group opts for Gottwald
    The German crane manufacturer Gottwald Port Technology (Gottwald) recently received an order for a new mobile harbour crane from the Irish Continental Group (ICG). The equipme...
  • Port of Hamburg: Elbe dredging costs rising sharply
    The government of Hamburg (Germany) has reported that the cost to dredge the River Elbe's fairway is rising. The senate confirmed that the city state will have to pay EUR 35 millio...
  • Port-au-Prince reopens for scheduled flights
    Five and a half weeks after the disastrous earthquake in Haiti in 12 January, the airport that serves the capital Port-au-Prince is reopening for scheduled flights today ...
  • Durban's new airport get name
    The South African airport operator Airports Company South Africa has announced that the new airport in Durban will be named after King Shaka, a Zulu monarch. King Shaka intern...
  • US airlines scramble to get Tokyo routes
    American Airlines (AA) and Delta Airlines (DL) joined United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines in applying to serve Japan's Tokyo Haneda airport (HND)....
  • LH Cargo pilots to down tools
    The German union Cockpit, which represents the interests of 8,200 cockpit staff, has announced that around 94% of the Lufthansa and Germanwings pilots who can vote, are in favour o...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2010
  • Clipper brings blackmail charges against pirates
  • DSME inks five tanker deal with Sonangol

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Ports back governors' letter in support of new Columbia bridge
  • Senator Murray nets funding for Port of Seattle project
  • Port of Everett to reopen 10th Street Boat Launch
  • Port of Tacoma advancing Clean Truck Program
  • US rail freight traffic drops again during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • UK court clarifies legality of ransom payments
    Ruling provides confirmation that payments to pirates are not illegal or contrary to public policy
  • Cash flow key to ship finance deals
    Markets will be less tough than expected - but only for owners with access to cash
  • MCA detains ship with rag in hull
    Rag used to plug crack in Russian ship's hull

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Paris to hold refinery talks
    THE FRENCH government today urged Total Oil to resolve its labour trauma and planned talks with the group this weekend
  • Falklands drilling this weekend
    AS A DRILLING rig arrived today in the islands, the Falklands Legislative Assembly reportedly promised that oil exploration would "commence as planned"
  • BDI gains on Chinese surge
    SPECULATION about a surge in Chinese demand for coal and iron ore after the weeklong Chinese New Year holiday has lifted the BDI for the third day in a row
  • Kremlin backs growing yards
    UNITED Shipbuilding Corp's CEO Roman Trotsenko has said Russia's yards recorded 62% growth in 2009
  • Petrobras begins importing fuel
    BRAZIL'S government-run oil company Petrobras has imported almost 1.2M barrels of gasoline this month, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Manila to start bulk surveys
    MANILA plans next month to begin surveying and clearing bulk cargoes at ports of discharge
  • Fortescue profits dive 94%
    FORTESCUE Metals has reported a 94% dive in profits for its first half

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • ACL to Raise Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • MSC Puts 8,085-TEU Ships Into East Coast
  • Oberstar Urges "Clean" Highway Extension
  • FMC Clears Trans-Pacific Carriers to Talk Environment
  • Did Snow Blow Truckload Rates Higher?
  • UPS, Commerce Department Partner to Boost Exports
  • Strong Short Line Traffic Beats Weather
  • USA Truck: 'We're Not Related' to USA Carriers
  • Domestic Intermodal Grew in Fourth Quarter
  • IANA Sees Intermodal Gain as Truck Surplus Fades
  • Icelandair to Sell Bluebird
  • Video: Goldman Sachs' Tom Kim on the economy and trans-Pacific trade
  • Railcar Makers ARI, US Railcar Team Up
  • Storms Cut Traffic at Large U.S. Railroads
  • CSCMP, Universities Partner to Promote Supply Chain
  • CMA CGM Seeks Delay of Ship Orders
  • CMA CGM Expects Rest of $500 Million Credit Soon
  • Lufthansa Cargo to Fly Through Four Day Strike
  • APL to Increase Intra-Asia Rates
  • SCI to Hike India-Europe Rates
  • South Carolina Ports Promotes Senior Managers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Gung ho fat choy: The Chinese New Year 4707 promises much
    One sixth of the planet's population is currently celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year - the Year of the Tiger. Beginning on Valentine's Day [February 14] and corresponding with the new black moon, the 15-day festival is a late starter this year; nonetheless the big cat intends to hit the ground running to perpetuate the global growth revival.
  • Green fuel legislation a 'huge challenge'
  • CMA CGM back in headlines
  • UN climate change chief resigns
  • Port of Montreal receives more government infrastructure funding
  • FMC moves to change NVOCC tariff filing rules

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Frightening lesson
    Chip and LNG carriers are first to the scene after a tall ship with 64 students and teachers sinks off Brazil.
  • Fine levied
    US judge upholds Fleet Management's plea agreement in criminal case over Cosco Busan spill.
  • Demo doom
    Broker says demo prices are inflated and owners should brace themselves for a slide in scrap values.
  • Good for tankers
    Total refinery strike could be a positive for crude tanker owners by boosting congestion, analyst says.
  • Two speed scrap
    Big challenges lie ahead for many ship recycling yards as new convention kicks in, says GL's Gramann.
  • Dredgers sought
    Florida's Port Manatee seeking bids for dredging for 12.5 metre depth in $200m expansion plan.
  • Looking abroad
    Dahlman Rose analyst says Petrobras may consider taking internationally built units for massive rig and drillship tenders.
  • Buyers' blues
    New recycling convention pushed cash buyers 'off the hook'.
  • Dry-bulk boost
    Stephens analyst upgrades three US-listed bulker stocks on expectations of "meaningful upside" ahead.
  • Recycling blow
    War of words as heat turns up on efforts to get new ship recycling convention ratified.
  • Hijack warning
    Ships vulnerable to possible surge in Somali pirate attacks after monsoon period, NATO warns.
  • Pressure point
    Campaigner says ship recyclers can afford to improve yard standards from pocketing profits.
  • All washed up
    Carnage off Lagos as storm grounds 16 veteran tankers and cargoships in Takwa Bay.
  • Wet to dry
    Korea's Hanjin Heavy accepts owner's request to switch three-ship tanker order to bulkers.
  • Ship sought
    US businessman Erik Hultkrantz looking for vessel to restart Maine to Nova Scotia ferry run.
  • Nothing fishy
    Norwegian authorities let a Russian fish carrier off the hook after master interrogated.
  • Humpuss thaw
    Setback for Spyros Polemis as freezing order against Humpass for charter hire defaults is cut by $15m.
  • Doulos denied
    South Africa refuses to let world's oldest passengership begin new life in Port Elizabeth.
  • Eidesvik happy
    Green Reefers CEO Troil Eidesvik content with NOK 2m yield from subsequent offering despite many of the shares remaining unsold.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Sammy Ofer's returning ships to the North of England, Evangelos Marinakis plans another US float and Hyundai Heavy's huge orderbook has less than two years to run.
  • Drillship drop
    Analyst cuts 2011 earnings outlook for DryShips due to softening of drillship market.
  • Stack shrinks
    Seacor's Gulf of Mexico lay-up list was cut in the fourth quarter as it handed back chartered tonnage.
  • It's quotes time
    There's plenty of argy bargy down at the Falklands and there's no neighbourly love at the Sovcomflot trial.
  • Dockwise down
    Profit and revenue dipped in 2009 for Dutch heavy-lift group in subdued markets.
  • Divi dashed
    Stolt-Nielsen opts against full-year dividend pending evidence of a sustained market recovery.
  • Volgaflot signs
    Russian owner continues fleet renewal with order for 10 mini-bulkers at Okskaya and Nevsky shipyards.
  • Glory 'not free'
    Zodiac denies reports that its hijacked car carrier Asian Glory has been released by pirates.
  • Finnish smash
    Euroafrica and Norresundby cargoships damaged in collision off coast of Finland.
  • Seacor ahead
    New York-listed shipowner's fourth quarter profit takes a dive but its numbers are ahead of analysts' forecasts.
  • Futures bright
    Herman Michelet-led derivatives player Imarex posts best ever pre-tax earnings in 2009.
  • Filipino rescued
    Crewman found "disoriented" in cabin after suspected stroke rescued from Cido ship off Alaska.
  • Bonheur buoyant
    Fred Olsen tanker, offshore and cruise owner posts higher profit despite slumping suezmax value.
  • NWS falls
    Russian river-sea specialist sees freight volumes drop 16% in 2009, but

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • FMC has economic, 'green' agenda
  • ACL to raise transatlantic rates April 1
  • CMA CGM hikes Asia/Europe rates
  • TSA: Airlines to inspect 75% of cargo
  • U.S. Soybean Export Council retained
  • Choice Logistics opens Dubai hub
  • FMC to end NVO tariff rate publishing
  • Panalpina adds Antwerp/Houston LCL service
  • Damco opens Djibouti outlet
  • Port Manatee prepares for container terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • 2010 ' a year for those with cash in their pockets
    The shipping accountant and adviser Moore Stephens predicts that 2010 "will be a good year for anyone in the shipping industry with cash and access to finance", despite the pressure
  • Icebreakers remain in port for this season
    The three Danish icebreakers are most likely to stay in port this winter season. The Danish Naval Command has estimated that the ice in Danish waters will not cause any

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
  • Fleet Management ordered to pay $10 million
    US Department of Justice also orders the implementation of a compliance plan to heighten training when engaged in US trade.
  • End of week sees mostly firming prices
    Fundamentals keeping pressure on bunker markets.
  • 'Huge' technical challenge of meeting greener fuel regulation
    Complex changeovers, minimal experience, bad fuel and management could increase opportunity for errors, warns expert in transport.
  • Market analysis: Rotterdam retains price advantage
    Sales were down in 2009 but the port has the best value bunkers.
  • Prices firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Piraeus customs strike may end earlier than expected.
  • Shippers to see increased levy following major bunker spill
    Australia announces changes to Protection of the Sea Levy, proposal on international liability limit submitted to MEPC 60.
  • CEPSA Marine Fuels changes image
    Says new corporate image will help company 'consolidate its international presence'.
  • Stone Oil offers new Gulf gasoil/lubricant service
    Local player has a new barge and no barge fee for lubricants to better meet customer needs.
  • Durban runs out of fuel oil
    Mixed bunker prices in Middle East and Africa on Friday.
  • Opinions split on effect of ISO 8217 revision
    Supplier calls for 11th hour changes, testing agencies play down risk of more quality disputes.
  • PSO buys March HSFO cargoes, LSFO cargo rejected
    Cargo from Middle East trader said to have failed sulphur tests.
  • Divisions over proposed ISO 8217 changes
    Call for ISO 8217 Working Group to take suppliers' concerns into account.
  • Bunker demand dull, prices mixed
    Product availability healthy across the main Asian bunkering ports.
  • Relocation of Petrosummit office in Singapore
    The company in Singapore will close on February 19 for the relocation.

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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
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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