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April 23, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 4 supertankers join Iran fleet of crude storing vessels
    Iran, Opec's second-biggest oil producer, added four supertankers to its fleet of vessels storing crude, taking the total to 11 after two others set sail, ship tracking data show.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL loses US$950 million after $19 million profit in '08
  • China's quarterly port volume points to strong recovery
  • Transpacific rate rise 6pc in 7 days - 73pc in 12 months
  • CSAV quarterly loss narrows, new ships put on top 10 list
  • Asia Latin America Express Service calls at Shekou
  • Yang Ming returns to Australia, tagging on to CKA loop
  • Singapore Maritime Week open Sunday to Friday
  • Maersk launches Halifax-Rotterdam live lobster service
  • Warning: Email consumer scam purportedly from FMC
  • Kuehne + Nagel quarterly profit up 2.3pc on 7.3pc more sales
  • Ceva wins 5-year delivery contract with Turkey's Interpsor
  • Hamburg Sud takes delivery of 2,000 Daikin reefer boxes
  • EU airports open as air cargo world struggles with backlogs
  • Hewlett Packard exec checks out Chongqing airport facilities
  • Industry players expect air cargo to hit 2007 peak this year
  • Shijiazhuang launches air transshipping service via Kunming
  • More airlines likely to scrap all-cargo fleets: poll

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Box shipping not out of murky waters yet, cautions Drewry
  • Exporters fear over $ 1 bn may evaporate with volcanic ash
  • Grapes of wrath as EU slams doors on Indian shipments
  • Move to import 9,000 tonnes of pulses
  • Dumping duty on Chinese auto parts imports resented
  • Indore SEZ posts 15 pc growth with Rs 64 cr more exports
  • Marginal dip in cashew exports
  • Exim Bank inks MoC with BRIC peers
  • Dumping duty slapped on import of air-conditioning gas
  • 5th POL berth at New Mangalore Port gets MoS approval
  • Panel calls for review of tax and duty exemptions granted to SEZs
  • Gujarat SEZs brush aside recession to post awesome 400 pc growth
  • Direct tax mop-up misses target
  • Rupee appreciation against euro sends tea exporters into tailspin
  • IMF sees India's success story surging forward with 8.75 pc growth & biz boom
  • BCHAA goes down memory lane with S. S. Hussain

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 21, 2010
  • Vopak Horizon Fujairah expands in UAE
    With the growing demand and development of a refining centre in the Middle East region, the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates is steadily evolving from a regional&n...
  • US army plumps for Anham in the Middle East
    The US army has changed its logistics service provider in the Middle East. The US Defence Logistics Agency awarded a new 18-month contract to Anham LLC, based in Dubai (U...
  • DB Schenker terminal in Salzburg starts operations
    The most modern forwarding terminal in DB Schenker's European land transport network has opened in Bergheim, near Salzburg (Austria). Around EUR 26 million was invested in the term...
  • European air traffic beginning to normalise
    Europe's aviation industry is not being threatened by new emissions of volcanic ash from Iceland for the time being. On Wednesday morning the meteorological institute ...
  • Geisseler Transport AG adapts organisation structure
    Geisseler Transport AG, a specialist for chilled and perishable logistics based in Pratteln near Basel (Switzerland), installed Marcel L'ubli as its operations manager on 1 April. ...
  • Cebu Pacific Air orders seven more A320s
    Manila-based Cebu Pacific Air, which considers itself to be the Philippine's second flag carrier, has placed a firm order with Airbus for seven more A320 aircraft. The latest contr...
  • Tomsk airport gets international status
    The airport at the Siberian city of Tomsk, situated 200 km north of Novosibirsk (Russia), has been opened for international flights. The government of the Russian Federation approv...
  • Evergreen and Coscon to split ESA service
    To meet market demands, Evergreen Line and Coscon will divide the existing Far East and South Africa/ East Coast South American (ESA) service, which is operated jointly by both car...
  • Port of Felixstowe welcomes first cranes for Felixstowe South Terminal
    The port of Felixstowe (UK) has taken delivery of the first shipment of rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from ZPMC for its new Felixstowe South Terminal. The brand-new 'eco-RTGs' ...
  • CKYH Alliance with "green" ambitions
    The CKYH Alliance (Cosco, K Line, Yang Ming, and Hanjin Shipping) held its 2010 summit meeting in Zhenjiang (China) on 15 April. The members, all fully aware of the severe challeng...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 22, 2010
  • Louisiana prepares for pollution from rig sinking
  • Deepwater Horizon sinks in 5,000 ft of water
  • Riot at Indonesian shipyard
  • Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar set for multiple orders
  • Ballast water treatment system gains basic MEPC approval

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 22, 2010
  • Port of Tacoma sees jump in intermodal container lifts
  • Port of Vancouver, USA welcomes HYPERION LEADER
  • Holland America Line adding ecosystems protection program
  • Port of Seattle offers reward to ships burning cleaner fuel
  • Diana Shipping inks bulk vessel time charter

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 22, 2010
  • Marinvest plans to launch panamax tanker pool
    Marinvest seeks partners to launch company
  • MOL boxship unit will return to profit, vows Ashida
    Liner division to make ¥5bn by the end of financial year 2010-11
  • Limited trade finance threatens trade recovery
    ICC says it is essential that rules for trade finance be modified
  • Dry bulk earnings drive up Belships revenues
    Company posts revenues of $18.3m in first quarter of 2010
  • Tiger makes foray into box leasing
    Tiger Group Investments to launch new-style container leasing business

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 22, 2010
  • USCG persists as rig burns
    CALM SEAS and warm water have given US Coast Guard officials hope that crew members missing after Tuesday's oil rig explosion in the US Gulf might still be alive
  • Cruise ships help UK tourists
    MORE THAN two thousand stranded British tourists set sail from Spain today aboard the Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship
  • Galp volumes no longer 'horrible'
    PORTUGUESE oil company Galp today reported rocketing trading figures for the first quarter of the year
  • Nordic seeks $41M in share sale
    DENMARK'S Nordic Tankers today said it is trying to raise $41M through a rights issue to pay for operations and investments
  • Rocket strikes Aqaba port
    A MILITANT rocket hit a warehouse at Jordan's Aqaba port today
  • Trade credit drought persists
    A SURVEY by the International Chamber of Commerce has revealed ongoing hurdles and cost constraints impairing global trade finance
  • Swedish Club shuffles reinsurance
    THE SWEDISH Club has put in place new reinsurance arrangements in a bid to reduce costs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 22, 2010
  • C.H. Robinson Volume Rises, Revenue Falls
  • Weekly Rail Traffic Surges
  • Union Pacific Sees Rail Rates Firming
  • Werner Profit Jumps 36.4 Percent in Quarter
  • Shipments Rise 10.8 Percent at Knight Transportation
  • BNSF Opens Revamped Memphis Intermodal Facility
  • Cargolux Posts $153 Million Loss
  • CSX Says Passenger Rail Biggest Security Threat
  • Senate Starts Work on Water Resources Bill
  • Pa. Court Enjoins Rail Supplier Merger
  • L.B. Foster Profit Falls 41 Percent
  • Union Pacific Net Jumps 43 Percent
  • APL Appoints Seroka President for Americas
  • Antwerp Container Traffic Surges 15.9 Percent
  • China Shipping Posts 2009 Loss
  • Japanese Trade Fell 21 Percent in 2009
  • Port of LA Wins Earth Day Award

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 22, 2010
  • CMA CGM upgrades Halifax box service
  • Deutsche Bahn to take over Arriva
  • Pirates to face Hamburg court, but extradition appeal lodged
  • CSCL posts USD1 billion loss
  • Davies Turner backs India

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 22, 2010
  • Profits slide at CMB
    Antwerp-based parent of Bocimar sees profits shrink in the first quarter amid rate rally in drybulk sector.
  • Flotilla swarms sunken rig
    Fire on Transocean's offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon is extinguished during sinking as salvage vessels rush to contain oil spill.
  • Norden sees storm abating
    Chairman Mogens Hugo in upbeat mood as he predicts Danish owner set fair for growth.
  • Transocean braces for impact
    Fire fighters battle blaze in US Gulf while offshore owner gears up for financial fallout following drill rig explosion.
  • China Cosco slumps to loss
    Bulker and boxship wing of Cosco group blames waning freight rates and overcapacity for $1.1bn reverse.
  • Tax win lifts Grieg profit
    Camilla Grieg-led bulker owner post NOK1bn profit on tax rebate and booming consolidated revenues.
  • CSC Phoenix crashes to earth
    Chinese bulker owner slides to loss in 2009, but narrows deficit in first quarter this year.
  • 'We will blow up Samho Dream'
    Pirates issue fiery threat if $20m ransom is not paid for release of hijacked Korean VLCC.
  • Deep Sea fixes four in Russia
    Gazflot takes quartet of John Fredriksen-controlled anchor-handlers for up to 175 days in Sakhalin.
  • Antwerp port volumes rebound
    Key Belgian terminal posts 12.7% jump in cargoes through first quarter.
  • GSI grows as steel bill falls
    Hong Kong-listed Chinese shipbuilder pushes up first quarter profit as costs fall.
  • All Leisure counts the cost
    UK cruiseship operator says ash-related disruption means a '1.25m hit for the accounts.
  • New zip for Zeeland
    Dutch ports group "extremely pleased" by 15% volume jump in first quarter.
  • Nordic offers share sale bargain
    Danish tanker owner backed by shareholder Clipper as it seeks cash to drive consolidation in chemical tankers.
  • Colossal loss for CSCL
    China Shipping Group's containership operation racks up $951m deficit in dire 2009.
  • 'Lumpy seas' halt Shen Neng port call
    Tug lines broken in failed attempt to haul battered Chinese bulker to Australian port of Gladstone.
  • Safmarine crewman scalded
    Accident probe reveals incident involving very hot water on Safmarine Nuba alongside in Rotterdam.
  • 14 missing after ship capsizes
    Thirteen people rescued following sinking of Chinese vessel at Shuibuya as search goes on for other survivors.
  • Samsung books a dozen
    South Korean shipbuilder secures order for nine aframaxes plus three options from Greek owner.
  • HHI bags record profit
    No sign of economic blues at Hyundai Heavy which posts huge first-quarter figures as costs fall.
  • Tug and barge recovered
    Shipowner confirms that both vessels have been recovered, but no word if they were hijacked.
  • Marinette wins research ship order
    US yard beats rival Halter Marine to government contract worth $74m.
  • TNK set to pay out more
    Shareholders in Teekay spin-off Teekay Tankers can expect a higher dividend in the first quarter.
  • DryShips ups notes offering
    George Economou's US-listed dry bulk outfit lifts convertible notes offering almost 50% to $220m.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 22, 2010
  • Bill proposes $300 million for Title XI
  • AHL Shipping to liquidate
  • Seroka to head Americas for APL
  • British air space "returning to normal"
  • Delta improves cargo profitability
  • Hub Group reports earnings jump
  • Railinc upgrades car location message
  • C.H. Robinson: Profit down, revenue up
  • Hyundai to import cars through Philadelphia
  • Tacoma container volumes lag other ports
  • Antwerp Q1 box volumes near '08 level

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 22, 2010
  • Biodiesel now fueling BC Ferries fleet
    Working alongside Chevron to ensure vessel operations are not compromised.
  • Prices little changed in bunker hub
    No clear trend across European bunker markets on Thursday.
  • Bunker markets mixed as crude softens
    Fujairah firmer after cargo gains.
  • Surging inventories have limited impact
    Crude and products market looks to be ahead of itself.
  • Kittiwake providing lube oil analysis
    Independent service will have 'extremely fast' turnaround times.
  • Container freight makes 'dramatic recovery'
    Antwerp says container volumes close to pre-recession levels.
  • No fresh bunker leaks from damaged bulker
    Attempts to bring Shen Neng 1 into the Australian port of Gladstone are temporarily abandoned.
  • Prices continue to rise at key ports
    Japanese oil majors taking last orders around April 23 before the Golden Week holidays next week.
  • CMA CGM takes delivery of 'eco' container-carrier
    8,500 TEU container ship can sail at 'super eco-speed'
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks at a fresh high
    Middle distillate stocks rise to 11-week high.
  • Brightoil starts sale of MGO in Shenzhen
    Bonded MGO demand to increase over the next few months.
  • Fewer pirate attacks recorded in Q1
    67 piracy incidents reported in first quarter of 2010, with Somali pirates responsible for more than half.
  • Chinese bulker moving to Gladstone port
    Ship that damaged the Great Barrier Reef expected to arrive at the port on Thursday.
  • China to see 22% or higher annual increase of bonded bunker consumption during 2010-2014
    Demand predicted to jump 270% by 2014, compared to 2009 levels.

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