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September 22, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asia demand seen boosting tanker rates
    Freight rates for crude tankers on key Asian routes may rebound slightly from last week's 2010 lows on expectations that Asian demand will pick up next month, traders and analysts said yesterday.
  • Baltic index drops to one-month low
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell on Monday but firmer freight derivatives contract buying was providing some support to the market.
  • Iraq gets maritime fleet since US-led invasion
    Iraq's state sea transport company signed a five-year contract with Global Refinery of Switzerland on Monday to jointly operate 66 ships, Iraqi officials and the Swiss firm said.
  • Seafarers take centre stage
Strait Talk
  • Going green ahead of schedule
    SOMETIMES, it can seem that debates on environmental issues affecting shipping are really only the concern of the European countries, the US and a few others.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asia demand seen boosting tanker rates
    Freight rates for crude tankers on key Asian routes may rebound slightly from last week's 2010 lows on expectations that Asian demand will pick up next month, traders and analysts said yesterday.
  • Baltic index drops to one-month low
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell on Monday but firmer freight derivatives contract buying was providing some support to the market.
  • Iraq gets maritime fleet since US-led invasion
    Iraq's state sea transport company signed a five-year contract with Global Refinery of Switzerland on Monday to jointly operate 66 ships, Iraqi officials and the Swiss firm said.
  • Seafarers take centre stage
Strait Talk
  • Going green ahead of schedule
    SOMETIMES, it can seem that debates on environmental issues affecting shipping are really only the concern of the European countries, the US and a few others.

Sched Netweb site
  • Little change comes to Alphaliner's Top 50 box rankings
  • Alphaliner's Top 50 container lines
  • LA-LB box taxes risk driving away 43pc of imports: study
  • Cosco launches feeder services centred on Nansha's GOCT
  • Shandong's box exports surge 1,500pc in August
  • Guangxi-ASEAN trade up 38.6pc to US$3.11 billion this year
  • China Railway opens Shandong's first intermodal centre
  • ESC backs EU move to boost railway industry competition
  • International Chamber of Commerce updates Incoterms
  • Prince Rupert to offer cold ironing shore power to box ships
  • Coyne builds Afghan presence with new Boeing 747-400F
  • India develops air cargo infrastructure to meet future growth
  • Chongqing air cargo value up 25pc to US$420 million in 7 months

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
  • ALS (Freight Management Group) opens new Hamburg office
    The Hull-based 3PL and heavylift specialist ALS (Freight Management Group) recently opened a new office in Hamburg (Germany) to assist in the ALS Group's strategic network and busi...
  • Western Union and DHL to extend joint services to Europe
    Western Union, a leading provider of international money transfer services, and CEP provider DHL Express, have agreed to extend their cooperation. Plans include international payme...
  • Comm Scope selects TDG as logistics provider for northern Europe
    Comm Scope, a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, has selected the British logistics service provider TDG to be its single northern Europe logist...
  • Continental and United's shareholders approve merger
    The US justice ministry and the EU Commission raised no objections to the planned merger of Continental Airlines with United Airlines, thus clearing the way for the entities' share...
  • ASL concludes major acquisition
    Aergo Capital Limited and the ASL Aviation Group Limited (ASL), a joint venture between the Belgian maritime group CMB and the private equity fund 3P Air Freighters, are set to sel...
  • MASkargo orders two more A330-200F freighters
    Malaysia Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for two more A330-200F freighters, following the conversion of two existing options. The latest contract increases the airline...
  • Michael Jek retires at NYK Line
    Hamburg-based NYK Line (Germany) will bid its authorised signatory Michael Jek farewell on 30 September, when he retires. Jek has been with the enterprise for more than 42 years, f...
  • Norilsk Nickel ships metal through Northern Sea route for first time
    The company Norilsk Nickel shipped the first consignment of metal through the eastern segment of the Northern Sea route, from Murmansk to Dudinka, Pusan and Shanghai, on the ...
  • WWPC members combine to haul sugar plant from India to Sudan
    The Sudanese project forwarding specialists called Darka for Trading and Services, a member of the WWPC for Sudan, has successfully transported 4,100 cbm of heavy cargo over 1,100 ...
  • Evergreen Line adding extra vessel to KHP service
    The Evergreen Line has added a ship, the "Uni Concord", to its Kaohsiung-Haiphong shuttle service (KHP service) on account of vigorous growth in the Vietnamese economy. T...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
  • Metro Machine gets $7.2 million Navy contract mod
  • Container giants coordinate antipiracy efforts
  • BP to join industry well containment initiative

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
  • Marine highway system projects net $7 million in DOT funding
  • Washington governor visits Shanghai World Expo
  • Port of Tacoma schedules free tour of port operations
  • Bellingham Airport paving work completed on schedule
  • President nominates pair for Federal Maritime Commission

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
  • MSC prepared to use armed guards to protect its ships
    Line may take unilateral action unless more is done to tackle piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean
  • For hire: anti-piracy patrol boat with armed personnel
  • Armed guards prove a sticking point as insurers try to clarify cover
  • Unions back use of armed guards on vessels
  • Singapore in move to become arbitration hub
    Launch of its own ship sale form could pose a threat to London and New York
  • So why not Singapore?
  • Hughes hits back at International Group critics
    Describing it as a cartel is totally misguided , says Shipowners Claims Bureau...
  • International Group vital for global trade
  • End to frozen chicken ban heats up reefer rates
    Owners looking for sustained recovery in fourth quarter as demand starts to rise
  • Chinese mill closures hit capesize fortunes

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
  • Scorpio scoops another bargain
    SCORPIO Tankers is to acquire a 2-year-old LR2 Aframax tanker for $52.2M
  • Big Three box with pirates
    THE WORLD'S top three box shipping companies today issued a joint alert to strike piracy while the iron's hot, now that the monsoon season's completion is sounding an all-clear for attackers
  • Dockwise seeks $100M for design
    DUTCH shipowner Dockwise is to raise $100M to invest in a new type of semi-submersible vessel, Fairplay was told today
  • Yemen thwarts pirate attack
    YEMENI coastguards have reportedly prevented an attempt by Somali pirates to hijack a foreign vessel in the Bab al-Mandab Strait
  • Practice for a sea calamity
  • Shares rise ' not you, shipping
  • Vietnam to receive Siberian oil
  • VLCC glut keeps the lid on
  • Hey you, get off of my ship
  • Carnival settles pod case
  • Behind BDI's negative turn
  • Puntland said to target pirates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
  • Retailer Group Stays Neutral on Carrier Antitrust Bill
  • US Chamber to Introduce Transporation Index
  • Kerry Promises Infrastructure Bank Bill for Next Session
  • DOT Proposes Texting Ban For Hazmat Truckers
  • UPS Reviewing Driver Cell Phone Use
  • SC Ports to Replace Operating System
  • Atlas Air Boosts Profit Forecast
  • Greek Truck Strike Enters Second Week
  • Home Construction Rose 10.5 Percent in August
  • Port Nehru to Relent on Fees Accrued During Shutdown
  • Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM Join Forces Against Piracy
  • Airlines Triple 2010 Profit Forecast to $8.9 Billion
  • "K" Line Listed in "Good Global" Investment Index

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
  • Liner majors declare war on pirates
  • US antitrust immunity under the spotlight
  • China-Japan trawler row boils over
  • Bet your shirt on it: no double-dip
  • Ill winds boon for US cotton producers

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
  • Greek fined $4m in US
    Judge slaps Irika Shipping with maximum probation period and hefty fine as "serial polluter" faces fallout from Iorana incident.
  • Jones Act fuels wind woes
    US Department of Energy eyes foreign ships for wind-farm projects but Jones Act is still an issue, report claims.
  • Liner big guns in anti-piracy push
    Maersk Line, MSC and CMA CGM place old rivalries aside to battle pirate threat.
  • World Fuel wraps up offering
    New York-listed bunker giant banks $219m from latest stock sale as underwriters feast on leftovers.
  • Polarcus predicts earnings upgrade
    Oslo-listed seismic owner says $3m streamer splash may boost newbuilding's earnings power by 25%.
  • MISC yard IPO to net $550m
    Advisor places price on Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering as shareholders back float.
  • Carnival clinches quarterly gain
    Micky Arison-led cruise giant sees third-quarter profit climb as consumers seek comfort in summer cruising.
  • Crew stuck on "floating prison"
    Seven Indonesians fighting for back-pay on Saudi tanker off Bahrain since February.
  • Trico PSV pair to be sold
    US shipowner is close to securing an $8.5m deal to sell two platform supply vessels.
  • Russian sells tanker to Scorpio
    Mystery Russian outfit also given two optional sales contracts from Emanuele Lauro-led Scorpio which confirms LR2 purchase.
  • Greens hit Stena ship off UK
    Sit-in protest onboard drillship Stena Carron off Shetland to disrupt deepwater drilling after BP disaster.
  • Frontline bags VL 'for free'
    Analysts give thumps up to orderbook reshuffle by John Fredriksen's flagship tanker company.
  • Puntland 'to take on pirates'
    Somali region's government sends naval vessels to fight hijackers with chemical tankers on radar.
  • Seatrans may reflag tankers
    Norwegian owner could leave domestic register due to new restrictions on Polish crew.
  • Spirit takes a pounding
    Pacifica cargoship needs tug assistance after being damaged in heavy seas off New Zealand
  • Sasco sends ship to Shanghai
    Russian owner launches one vessel on container run from Vladivostok, and could expand capacity.
  • Orderbook 'haunts' dry sectors
    Alarming number of dry-cargo newbuildings set to enter key sectors despite axing of over 500 orders in the past year.
  • Russia scraps NSC stake sale
    Lack of bidders cited for cancellation of auction of 20% in cargoship operator.
  • Bulker bash caused by tide
    Japanese capesize hit Berge Bulk vessel off Wales after failing to identify strong current in passage plan.
  • Stig takes the wheel at Maersk
    AP Moller-Maersk appoints Stig Hoffmeyer to boost profitability at its FPSO and LNG operations.
  • Shanghai reaches top spot
    China claims giant port is now biggest in the world after August box throughput reached record high.
  • Japan still going strong
    Shipbuilders see third consecutive month of order levels in excess of 1mgt, according to official figures.
  • Another Vinashin arrest
    Tally of Vietnamese shipbuilding executives in custody following Vinashin woes reaches six.
  • Brit crew 'too fat' for ferries
    Stena Line's Pim de Lange stirs up a storm after claiming potential UK recruits are "quite fat and covered in tattoos".
  • Cougars on prowl at RCCL
    Royal Caribbean hosts second voyage for older women and younger men after Carnival said not again.
  • Rare owl removed from cruiseship
    Wildlife officers take protected burrowing bird from giant Oasis of the Seas in Florida.
  • Kirkland reaches end of line
    Historic 1924-built wooden ferry unable to be repaired after fire in the US.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
  • Puerto Rico settlement detailed
  • Brierre joins Williams Mullen
  • Cathay signs contract for six 777s
  • EgyptAir adds capacity from U.K., Ireland
  • Obama endorses heavy rigs on Maine, Vt. Interstates
  • Tropical to acquire V.I. Cargo Services

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
  • Fjord Line ends summer season
    Fjord line A/S has ended the summer season for the fast ferry Fjord Cat on the Hirtshals'Kristiansand service. During the summer Fjord Cat sailed 654 voyages between the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
  • MOL report details emission reduction targets
    Aims for 10% reduction per tonne-mile of CO2, SOx and NOx by 2015, pledges continued investment in technology to cut emissions.
  • Distillate prices jump in Durban
    NYMEX showing losses of more than $1.50 in early trading.
  • Bunker markets climb
    Good barge avails for accommodating even prompt arrivals in Rotterdam.
  • Engine maker in deal to expand use of scrubber system
    Aims to 'bring clean and efficient engine technology to the market' with eye on upcoming emission regulations.
  • Uptick in bunker fuel prices amid slack demand
    Demand was mostly low at key Asian bunker ports.
  • HPCL launches 'largest bunkering terminal' at Indian port
    Indian refiner plans to reduce value-added tax on bunkers sold from the terminal, market sources say.
  • Indonesia 'to stop' subsidised diesel sales to ships
    BPHMigas orders Pertamina to stop selling subsidised fuels to local industry buyers.
  • Crisis sees 'little change' in top 50 liner operators
    No major bankruptcies, consolidation 'limited', says report.
  • Statoil hires managers for IPO of fuel retail unit
    May raise as much as $1 billion, making it the biggest IPO in Norway since 2006.

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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
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Visual Sailing List
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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
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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
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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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