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September 24, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • The vanishing Singapore seafarer
    The local seafarer is facing extinction even as 2010 is being celebrated as the Year of the Seafarer.
  • Feasibility study on using LNG in shipping
    SEVERAL companies and universities here are now mulling over whether LNG can be used in South-east Asia for the heavy oil-using maritime industry.

Sched Netweb site
  • Sticking by one's word vital in coming century: Cosco chief
  • Beibu Gulf port volume to hit 300 million tonnes by 2015
  • Wanzhou, Chongqing to raise capacity by million TEU by 2015
  • Anhui province to receive US$16.3 billion in transport construction
  • Alashankou to build largest western China bonded area
  • New Orleans back in action with box volume up 61pc
  • Two lobbies join to press US Congress to ease truck weights
  • NZ's Otago port box volume rises as ship calls sink
  • Greater collaboration needed in CN's railway supply chain
  • Boston installs APMT's second hand gantries from Oakland
  • Vanguard expands in intra-Asia; starts high-tech bar coding
  • Air China from Chengdu to Tokyo, cuts 2 hours, 20 minutes
  • Israeli air freight volumes rise 11pc in August
  • Boeing sees need of million pilots, mechanics over 20 years
  • Kenya Airways joins IATA's e-Freight programme

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Allcargo Chennai handles 242 TEUs of LCL imports in August
  • Alphaliner's Top 50 box shipping giants
  • Another SCI tanker may be scrapped
  • Hat-trick for Maersk Line at CONCOR North-West Region Awards function
  • Trans Middle East maritime event in Nov. 2012
  • Frequented by mega boxships, Le Havre becoming major hub
  • MoS prepares Cabinet note on Diamond Harbour box terminal
  • Port sector floats a lobby group
  • Reclaimed Sagar island to become maritime investment region in 12 years
  • Vasan operationalises 2 super post-Panamax cranes at Chennai Port, inspects slew of facilities
  • CONCOR's new reach stackers commissioned at ICD-Sabarmati
  • SC ruling on CST to benefit ancillary units catering to exporters
  • Envoy invites EPCES members to take part in Expocomer 2011, invest in Panama

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
  • Key leadership appointments at Panalpina
    Panalpina brought the organisational restructuring it has undergone since March to an end with the appointment of three industry experts to head its ocean freight, airfreight and l...
  • CAT and Suardiaz join forces in European car transportation
    Groupe CAT, an automotive logistics company, and Grupo Suardiaz, a multimodal logistics operator, have created the Suardiaz CAT Shipping Company (SCSC), a joint venture that operat...
  • Advance International quality accreditation extended
    Istanbul-based Turkish freight forwarder Advance International Transport (AIT) has successfully been re-certificated to global quality standard ISO 9001:2008, following an audit by...
  • Maersk Distribution Services now part of Damco
    Maersk Distribution Services is set to be integrated into Damco, the logistics arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk group. Maersk Distribution Services is a warehousing and distribution c...
  • Qantas starts daily South Africa link
    The Australian carrier Qantas commenced a daily South Africa flight on Tuesday, introducing its seventh weekly Boeing B747-400 service between Sydney and Johannesburg. Qantas conti...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
  • Seafarers' Rights International Center launched
  • Gibdock completes OSV upgrade and overhaul
  • 930,000 sign anti-piracy petition

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
  • Oregon governor establishes electric vehicle strategy board
  • Maui recycling facility sold to Schnitzer Steel
  • General Maritime completes six vessel time charter deal
  • Drinking water tainted at Washington Ferries headquarters
  • Navios Maritime Holdings receives new Capesize vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
  • Oberstar Bill takes aim at US box trades
    Congressman James Oberstar Bill introduces bill to end liner shipping's antitrust immunity
  • Groups slam calls to end US antitrust immunity
  • Shippers call for further liner reform
  • US in no rush to abolish antitrust immunity
  • Brussels conference ban may have helped box lines' rebound
    Move could have helped to accelerate sector's recovery from worst-ever slump
  • How box shipping survived the slump
  • Paragon chief highlights 'upside potential' for containerships
    Growing number of Greek owners ditch tankers and bulkers for 'the best area in which...
  • Greek foray into box market is no mere fad
  • BDI falls for eighth day
    Baltic Dry Index falls for the eight consecutive trading day to 2,461 points
  • Why a psychic octopus could take on the BDI

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
  • Liner antitrust bill introduced
    A US BILL has been introduced that liner companies warn would greatly hinder their ability to price services in the US trades
  • EU NAVFOR expands patrol area
    EU NAVFOR has responded to the increasing number of pirate attacks taking place farther from the Somali coast by extending its area of operation in the Indian Ocean
  • Sailors pounce on pirates
    EU NAVFOR said today Spanish naval forces disrupted a pirate attack involving one whaler and two skiffs
  • Study sees higher ship emissions
    CARBON dioxide emissions produced by UK shipping could be up to six times higher than had been calculated, University of Manchester research has indicated
  • Cruise behaviour flushed out
    MOST BALTIC cruise companies have been accused of dumping sewage directly into the sea, the World Wildlife Fund told Fairplay today
  • USC is vague on Venezuela
  • Ukraine unveils Yalta accord
  • Kenya stalls on Pakistan rice
  • Mariner-rights centre opens
  • GenMar fixes six to Trafigura
  • China escalates Japan fight
  • Capesize rates pushed lower
  • S&P weighs Hapag's move

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
  • Railroads Urge Congress to Reject Heavier Trucks Effort
  • Donohue Calls for Long-Term View of Infrastructure
  • FedEx Freight Considers Rate Hike
  • Oberstar Introduces Ocean Carrier Antitrust Bill
  • Rising Trucking Employment Remains Below 2009
  • US Railroads Haul Most Containers Ever
  • Martinair to Focus on Cargo, Quit Passenger Business
  • DOT Pays $6 Billion in Stimulus Funds Over Summer
  • World Airways Extends Etihad Freighter Contract
  • FedEx Express Expands First Overnight US Service
  • DHL Extends EXPRESS 10:30 Delivery to Korea
  • Leading Economic Indicators Increased 0.3 Percent
  • DB Schenker Opens Czech Facility
  • Indiana Company Buys OIA Global Logistics
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk Secures $6.75 Billion Credit Facility
  • Swiss International Air Lines Chairman Jetzer Dies
  • Brambles Buys Unitpool in Container-Pallet Merger
  • YRC Takes 5.9 Percent General Rate Hike

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
  • CGT calls out its troops in French pension battle
  • Eastern Cape terminals excel
  • Yuan tug-of-war ahead of Congress vote
  • EU confidence hit by austerity measures
  • APM T takes back flood-damaged Itajai berth

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
  • Maersk taps $6.75bn cash
    Danish owner's new credity facility brings together 20 banks to refinance borrowings maturing in 2012.
  • Genmar fixtures fuel analyst alerts
    Cantor Fitzgerald says US tanker player could fill finance gap with ship sales as trio of analysts race to dissect $60m charter deal.
  • Micky still sitting pretty
    If champagne and caviar are a part of your daily diet, you may have stolen a spot next to Carnival CEO Micky Arison on the latest list of America's rich.
  • Big John is crowned yet again
    Shipowner John Fredriksen again named Norway's richest man as his listed companies thrive.
  • SFI bags bond bonus
    John Fredriksen-led company boosts ability to snap up distressed assets after tapping Norwegian investors for $85m.
  • Stolt strikes for four tankers
    Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen inks newbuilding quartet at Nanjing East Star Shipbuilding.
  • Shades seized in sizzling sting
    Federal agents storm US port to commandeer containers stuffed with 78,600 pairs of counterfeit sunglasses.
  • BOS bags Indian E&P fix
    Norwegian seismic player emerges victorious in battle to bag piece of Indian exploration tenders.
  • Another seized off Nigeria
    Thai crew member of pipe-laying vessel joins three Bourbon crew kidnapped near Bonny River.
  • Greek unaware of explosives find
    Goldenport not informed of reported uncovering by Italian police of huge illegal haul on MSC Finland.
  • Russians eye PDVSA aframaxes
    United Shipbuilding teams up with Daewoo of Korea for order of 10 aframaxes for Venezuelan giant.
  • Bharati facing Mangalore delays
    Indian company blames land acquisition difficulties for slow progress on new shipyard.
  • Sparrows Point sues Severstal
    US shipyard launches legal action over alleged contamination from nearby steel mill.
  • Sovcomflot profit slips
    Rising costs chalk off improved first-half revenue at Russian tanker giant.
  • Petition aims to combat piracy
    Massive response as 920,000 signatories demand governments protect ships and their crews against highjacking.
  • Ardmore in order debut
    Irish start-up led by former Teekay man Tony Gurnee turns to Korean yard for its first newbuildings.
  • Spending hunger on the up
    Owners, brokers and charterers are increasingly likely to make major investments, says Moore Stephens.
  • Crew evacuated from burning ship
    Twenty-four men taken from Greek bulker in Norway after blaze spreads to wheelhouse.
  • Workers protest Croatian yard sale
    Three thousand employees march through Split demanding protection from wage cuts and job losses.
  • New centre to fight for seafarer rights
    Newly launched organisation aims to counter the darker side of the international shipping industry.
  • UK emissions "much higher"
    Study claims carbon output from British vessels could be up to six times greater than previously thought.
  • Seaspan raised at Dahlman
    Investment banks' shipping analyst Omar Nokta points to "robust recovery" in liner sector.
  • Still dumping in the Baltic
    WWF claims more than half of cruiseships continuing to flush toilet water into the sea, despite port disposal facilities.
  • Mols-Linien to double capacity
    Loss-making Danish ferry owner may buy first of three new vessels this year.
  • Gun-running link to master murder
    Captain Ufuk master killed hours after applying for witness protection programme in Philippines.
  • Judge blocks Trico loan fix
    Bankruptcy court refuses to support $25m refinancing package with hedge fund.
  • Fitch downgrades Arpeni
    Ratings agency cuts Indonesian shipowner's issuer default ratings over failed bond payment.
  • Cargoship grounds off Greece
    Initial attempts fail to refloat Balthellas vessel from sandy shallows at Corinth.
  • Cargill extends Hellenic fix
    US agricultural commodities giant takes Hellenic Sky for another five months at slightly better rate.
  • James Fisher buys RigCool
    UK company continues to broaden services profile with purchase of drilling heat suppression outfit.
  • Danes opt for Bangladesh
    Ferry company Hundested-Rorvig has ordered a double-ended ferry at Western Marine Shipyard.
  • Austal boss calls it quits
    Bob Browning, chief executive of Aussie fast ferry builder, set to step down from post in November.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
  • Connie dinner promises $71,500 in scholarships
  • Lufthansa announces leadership transition
  • Donlen in effort to reduce emissions
  • Hillwood to develop Jacksonville center
  • SoCal ports release updated clean air plan
  • Baltimore: General cargo down, containers up
  • Flood damage repaired at Brazil port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
  • Transatlantic becomes half Norwegian
    On Wednesday, an extra ordinary General Meeting at the Swedish shipowner Transatlantic gave the green light for the take over of Norwegian Viking Supply Ships' shares in Trans Viking that
  • 103-foot magic hose brings USD 4 million penalty
    Greek Irika Shipping registered in Panama has been sentenced by a US district court to pay a USD 4 million penalty for repeated illegal discharges of oil and plastic from
  • EU-fleet widens its operation area
    Through the 2009 inter-monsoon periods it became evident that Somali pirates were operating at ever greater range in the search of new vessels to attack. To address this problem
  • First ferry to run on biofuel
    The Danish ferry Bitten Clausen will sail partly on biofuel as an experiment in order to reduce emissions. Bitten Clausen sails on the Ballebro-Hardeshøj run very close to the
  • Stevns Battler assisted vessel on its maiden voyage
    Nordane Shipping's brand new tug Stevns Battler came to the rescue of the Danish freighter SDK Italy, which suffered an engine breakdown in the Atlantic Ocean on a voyage from
  • Close to a million names against piracy
    When the World Maritime Day, with the Year of the Seafarer as theme, is celebrated, the organisations behind www.endpiracypetition.org can present a petition demanding increased actions against Somali piracy, signed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
  • Bunker numbers continue to fall in key ports
    Tight avails on fuel oil and gasoil in Piraeus for supplies before September 26.
  • Fujairah prices soften
    Some players report fully committed barge schedules until beginning of next week.
  • Statoil confirms IPO intention for Fuel & Retail unit
    Expected to price during October 2010 for listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
  • GHG emissions and the role of bunker suppliers
  • Bio-diesel has 'little promise' as bunker fuel
    Ships on global trade routes 'should remain on hydrocarbon fossil fuels'.
  • Emissions from UK shipping 'six times higher' than calculations
    CO2 emissions have been incorrectly calculated on the basis of UK bunker fuel sales, new research says.
  • Singapore sees sluggish demand, softer prices
    Quiet market in Singapore, other key Asian markets closed for holidays.
  • Bunker industry 'facing a period of flux'
    GHG concerns could trigger 'creeping legislation', bunker convention is told.
  • Dan-Bunkering expands Russian team
    To support sales team in Kaliningrad.
  • High viscosity fuel oil cargo sold at narrowing discount
    Slightly higher price points to tightening supply in Fujairah.
  • 'Simple, proven solutions' improve efficiency
    Available technologies making 'significant impact' in reducing CO2 emissions, says International Paint.
  • Pakistan supplier offers 30-day credit
    Only supplier in Pakistan to offer up to 30 days credit, says director of Orion Bunkers.

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