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August 30, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • India aims to triple port capacity
    India, Asia's third-biggest economy, plans to triple port capacity within a decade, as it tackles infrastructure deficiencies that threaten to dampen growth.

Sched Netweb site
  • Major China carriers urge industry to limit capacity
  • MSC hikes south east Asia-Australia rate US$300/TEU October 1
  • Arrival of 'huge' 8,500-TEU ship amazes downtown Savannah
  • Wuhan cargo throughput up 27pc in the first half
  • Guangxi invests US$3.43 billion in transport infrastructure
  • RCL to cooperate with Beibu Gulf International Port Group
  • Singapore to build two overpasses to upgrade Woodlands artery
  • Damco to spend US$4 million on Vietnam logistics hub
  • Lyttelton CT at Christchurch up 5.3pc to 273,789 TEU a year
  • CEVA to provide home delivery services for Pet Line in HK
  • Southern Asia Ports fair to be held in Mumbai September 16-17
  • World Cup fails buck up South African GDP beyond 3.2pc
  • Asia Pacific air cargo on track to restoring profitability
  • Agility quarterly profit falls 50pc to US$71.97 million
  • Aerologic freighter takes to the skies with women pilots
  • IATA calls for effective Australian airport rules

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ABG Shipyard sells 4.66 pc stake in Great Offshore
  • Greatship Global takes delivery of PSV
  • IIFF to begin FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding soon
  • Coir exports stretch by robust 65 pc in July
  • Pakistan to buy Indian sugar
  • Silk to be imported from China
  • Spice exports head north
  • Another feather in MICT's cap
  • GPPL IPO subscribed over 19 times
  • S. R. Kulkarni in ITF Fair Practices panel
  • Temporary port disruption may impact Aug. soyameal exports
  • Apeejay Surrendra Group & Eredene Capital flag off operations in 2 logistics parks in W. Bengal & Orissa
  • Nabros Transport notches new landmark in project cargo handling
  • Pune CHA Assn holds training session
  • 30 pc space in industrial estates reserved for MSMEs
  • Cabinet clears Direct Taxes Code Bill
  • Forex fund cannot be used for infra growth, asserts RBI
  • FTA with Malaysia likely by Dec.'Khullar
  • GST regime faces further delay
  • Maharashtra prepares to reap benefits of industrial corridor
  • Minister rules out ban on iron ore exports
  • MPEDA launches quality logo for seafood exports
  • Reliance Power to get $ 917-m US Exim Bank loan
  • SEAI happy at inclusion of seafood sector in EPCG scheme
  • Visa fee hike can hurt US-India economic ties'Krishna
  • India committed to 16-country regional economic ties'Sharma
  • Moderate recovery vital to prevent fresh US crisis'IMF
  • S. Africa lobbies to join BRIC grouping
  • WTC to come up even in Bangalore

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 26, 2010
  • Azkar acquires ACL in Spain
    The Spanish transport and logistics provider Azkar has improved its portfolio by acquiring Cargo Aerospace Logistics (ACL), thus entering the ground handling market. ACL is in char...
  • Plimsoll and Europhia join executive search forces
    Plimsoll and Europhia Consulting have signed a strategic partnership deal for China, Singapore, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. In this relationship the companies will coo...
  • Bosch T'rkiye extends collaboration with Ekol Lojistik
    The Turkish enterprise Ekol Lojistik has extended its cooperation agreement with Bosch T'rkiye by three years. The two partners have been collaborating on imports to Turkey for two...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 29, 2010
  • Horizon Shipbuilding wins $8.6 million Corps towboat order
  • USCG issues safety alert to AIS users

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Oregon Goveror announces funds for Coos Bay rail line improvements
  • US rail freight traffic hits high mark for year
  • Cal Maritime receives giant ship's propeller
  • Newport Port Commission eyes International Terminal project progress
  • New superintendent named for US Merchant Marine Academy

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • HSH Nordbank rules out new shipping business
    German ship finance giant halts lending to shipping citing market expectations
  • Ship finance banks tread cautiously
  • Container lines bounce back after 2009 losses
  • Recovery must prove its mettle
  • Second quarter profits surge at Frontline
    Strong performance for Fredriksen tanker giant but third quarter problems are on the...
  • TMT takes a super-sized gamble
  • DSME to build eight chemical tankers for $320m
    Deal with Woodside Holding marks the first time DSME wins order for medium size...
  • Flagging move seeks to offset Brazilian anger
  • Joe Angelo to head Intertanko
    Tanker body announces replacement for outgoing managing director Peter Swift
  • Europe in turmoil over 0.1% fuel sulphur...

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Seanergy to buy Restis stakes
    SEANERGY confirmed today that it will fully acquire two companies it holds partial interests in ' Bulk Energy Transport and Maritime Capital Shipping
  • LA bans trucks, shippers suffer
    SHIPPERS will shoulder the burden of extra costs as Los Angeles port bars independent truckers from hauling boxes in and out of its terminals, Fairplay was told today
  • Pipavav IPO proves major success
    INDIA'S Pipavav Port's initial public offering was oversubscribed by around 20 times thanks to an overwhelming response
  • Watchdog fights piracy with owners
    ANTI-PIRACY watchdog ReCAAP today said it has signed an MoU with the Asian Shipowners Forum allowing it to forge ahead with its work combating piracy
  • Thailand's TTA plans M&As
    THAILAND'S dry bulk carrier Thoresen Thai Agencies confirmed to Fairplay today that it expects to complete one, maybe two, M&A deals this year
  • DCT Gdansk cements Asia ties
    DCT GDANSK, Poland's container terminal, has strengthened its ties with Asia with a new shipping connection
  • Maersk seeks new loan
    DENMARK'S AP Møller-Maersk is reportedly preparing a syndicated, five year multi-billion dollar refinancing loan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Environmental Groups Praise Clean Truck Decision
  • Air China Cargo Revenue Doubles
  • Savannah Port Gets Record Ship Call
  • ANA Ramps Up Regional Freighters
  • Trucking Group to Appeal LA Ruling
  • Maersk Resumes Port Nehru Calls
  • Judge Rules LA Port Clean Trucks Plan Can Proceed
  • Deeper Trade Gap Drives Lower GDP Estimate
  • Maersk Confirms Trans-Atlantic Rate Hike

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Row brews over Irish rating downgrade
  • Sea-Axis still positive about demand
  • HPH to phase in tractors
  • Ferrin stands down as ceo of JPA
  • COSCON posts strong H1 results on back of cargo surge

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Pirate stung twice in US
    Somali swashbuckler charged in Clipper hijacking case moments after owning up to botched attack on US battleship.
  • Front dusts down its cheque book
    Consolidation king John Fredriksen looks to be back on the acquisition trail with Frontline.
  • Fruit trader hunts box players
    Mango madness puts CSAV and Hamburg Sud containerships in trader's crosshairs as fruit fracas lands in federal court.
  • Jensen: 'Contango will return'
    Demand for VLCC storage contracts is picking up, which will help a market in which it's best to let your crew go fishing right now, Frontline chief says.
  • Seanergy swelling fleet with buys
    Victor Restis-connected bulker owner paying $62m in cash and shares to take full control of two companies.
  • Blount in Casco Bay replay
    US yard set to pocket $3.5m as Casco Bay Lines splashes federal funds to bankroll ferry newbuilding.
  • Conrad seals LPG barge deals
    Shares in OTC-listed shipbuilder soar 10% as backlog breaks $70m.
  • Malm Justad out of EMS
    Axel Eitzen put in as new chief executive of Eitzen Maritime Services after sudden departure of Annette Malm Justad.
  • Deep Sea fixes into Brazil
    Norwegian owner reduces spot exposure with two Maersk anchor-handling deals.
  • STX snares another Island deal
    Europe's largest shipbuilder wins $140m PSV order from long-standing customer Island Offshore.
  • Quotes of the week
    Michael Skov is fighting fit as he pedals back into the industry and a new P&I outfit says it's not writing fiction.
  • Australia planning new ports
    Terminals needed in Spencer Gulf as 24 more mines expected to open in near future.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Clarksons is chasing commissions in court while Norwegian tanker owners are swapping ships.
  • Stocks not socks for Marsh's kids
    Braemar boss Alan Marsh repeats party piece buying 10,000 shares for his children.
  • Profits jump at Frontline
    John Fredriksen-controlled tanker player sees income jump nearly three-fold on a year ago.
  • Rem Offshore profit slumps in Q2
    Failure to repeat last year's bumper income from asset sales leads to sharp fall in profit at Oslo Axess-quoted owner.
  • Guangzhou adds yard space
    Chinese builder in $13m rental of plot in Jiangsu to solve order bottleneck and attract larger tanker orders.
  • Hapag-Lloyd hunts bond sale
    German container line linked to EUR 500m debt issue in more favourable markets.
  • Shih Wei slides in first half
    Taiwanese bulker owner's revenue increases, but income from investments sharply down.
  • ITC sees profit dip in Q2
    Frontline spin-off's bottom line shrinks following ship sale and debt payments.
  • Spot of bother at Golar Energy
    Norwegian LNG player hurt in first half by over-tonnaged markets and higher costs.
  • China Cosco readies $735m bond sale
    Ten-year bond sale part of larger plan by China Cosco Holdings to repay debt and fund expansion programme.
  • Passengers rescued from ferry
    Authorities evacuate 138 people trapped overnight on Indonesian vessel off Bali.
  • First-half tank tonic for Vopak
    Dutch oil storage player has increased earnings as capacity expands in 2010.
  • Angelo steps up at Intertanko
    Deputy chief and former USCG man to take over from retiring Peter Swift at tanker owners' organisation.
  • Opec cutting crude shipments
    Refinery maintenance season means slowdown for tanker cargoes to middle of September.
  • Maersk presses on with rate rise
    Unsatisfactory Atlantic box business means Danish owner will hike rates in fourth quarter, with more rises to come.
  • Glencore profits up 42%
    Ivan Glasenberg-led commodities giant sees interim profits jump on improving global economy.
  • Golar ups divi despite loss
    Oslo and US-listed LNG player increases dividend to shareholders with promise of more to come.
  • ICG profit gets volcanic boost
    Irish Ferries owner sees profit rise in first half as passenger numbers increase on closure of European air space.
  • Bourbon in Aussie fix
    Offshore player's joint venture with Oceanteam wins three year charter for DP2 construction vessel.
  • Lower revenues dent Alam
    Weaker performance in two main business segments hurt Malaysian shipowner in second quarter.
  • Daewoo confirms gas deal
    Korean shipyard to pocket $320m for eight ethylene carriers ordered by new Singapore investment vehicle.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Zim earns profit as rates, volumes rise
  • EU probes vessel P&I industry
  • Angelo to replace Swift as Intertanko chief
  • Nigeria cleared for takeoff to U.S.
  • JAL downsizes cargo operations
  • Carstens named new UPS Singapore head
  • Intermodal traffic continues rebound
  • Ryan named president of Freight Handlers
  • Greenbrier: Demand grows for 53-footers
  • Commerce to strengthen AD/CVD oversight
  • Toll profit rises 7% in fiscal year
  • Clark heads marketing at Savi Technology
  • Age lowered for U.S. broker license test
  • FMC investigates alleged misdescription
  • Judge sides with L.A. port on truck plan
  • Ferrin steps down as Jacksonville port chief
  • China Merchants names new president

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • EPA proposes extended no dumping zone
    The EPA, United States Environmental Protection Agency, proposes an extended no-discharge zone for California. The ban will prohibit sewage discharges from all vessels above 300 tons, including cruise and
  • Bulker takes the Northern route to China
    The Danish-owned bulk carrier Nordic Barents is the first non-Russian flagged vessel to sail through the Northern Sea Route. The vessel departs from Kirkenes at the beginning of

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Volatile crude gives bunker markets a rollercoaster ride
    Narrow trading range, but plenty of price movement.
  • End of week sees further gains
    'Choppy' market activity predicted for next week.
  • Bunker prices firming across the board
    Rotterdam market activity 'terribly quiet', players say.
  • Fujairah prices still firming as week ends
    Sharp gains in Suez.
  • Lintec finds 7.5% of tested ECA fuels above 1.00% sulphur limit
    Figure falls to 2.5% if 'grey area' test results are taken into account; potential conflict with stricter IMO sulphur verification procedures.
  • Failure to secure fuel contracts leaves owners exposed
    Drewry Shipping Consultants says that without contracts 'budgets can be blown to the four winds'.
  • Bunker spill at Australian coal terminal
    Transport Workers Federation says spill highlights dangers of 'flag of convenience' vessels.
  • INTERTANKO names next MD
    Joe Angelo to succeed Peter Swift, Kathi Stanzel appointed Deputy MD.
  • Prices mostly firmer Friday
    Demand at major Asian ports mainly below average.
  • Glencore sees profits soar
    Chemoil's majority shareholder sees H1 profits climb 42%.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan to triple bunker sales at Shanghai by year-end
    Plans to start supply of MGO product in early October.
  • Slight dip in South China fuel oil inventories
    Volumes forecast to increase during the current week.
  • Bonded MGO supplies 'very tight' at Mumbai and Jawaharlal Nehru
    Only 15 mt of MGO avails left in local storage facilities, says trader.
  • New bunker trading platform sees first physical delivery
    'Historic moment' for NR-X, the shipping industry and the marine fuel industry, says company director.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
INFRASTRUCTURE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
PORTS
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
CUSTOMS
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
PORTS
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
SHIPPING
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
INDUSTRY
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
SEAFARERS
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
TRADE
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
TRANSPORTATION
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
LOGISTICS
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
SHIPPING
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
SHIPPING
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
PORTS
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
SHIPPING
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
PORTS
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
SHIPPING
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
SHIPPING
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
TRADE
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
NEWS
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
SHIPPING
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
SHIPPING
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
PORTS
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
PORTS
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
PORTS
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
PORTS
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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