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March 31, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container market stirring as lines adjust capacity
    THE container market is starting to stir again after months of quiet consolidation, with lines shuffling capacity around and shippers starting to complain about rising rates.
  • Lower profits for Hutchison, Cosco
    Hutchison Whampoa Ltd's port unit, the world's largest container terminal operator, and Cosco Pacific Ltd posted lower second-half profits as a global recession dampened world trade.
  • Women on the board: the reality and the myth
    MANY businesses worldwide are still failing to make the most of female talent, according to a report issued on International Women's Day by the World Economic Forum.
Strait Talk
  • Balanced on a knife-edge
    ANYBODY sitting through the keynote conference session at last week's Asia Pacific Maritime trade show will have come away with a much better idea of the current state of shipping markets, especially of the liner trades.Â' I know I certainly did, and I spend most of my time writing about those topics.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container market stirring as lines adjust capacity
    THE container market is starting to stir again after months of quiet consolidation, with lines shuffling capacity around and shippers starting to complain about rising rates.
  • Lower profits for Hutchison, Cosco
    Hutchison Whampoa Ltd's port unit, the world's largest container terminal operator, and Cosco Pacific Ltd posted lower second-half profits as a global recession dampened world trade.
  • Women on the board: the reality and the myth
    MANY businesses worldwide are still failing to make the most of female talent, according to a report issued on International Women's Day by the World Economic Forum.
Strait Talk
  • Balanced on a knife-edge
    ANYBODY sitting through the keynote conference session at last week's Asia Pacific Maritime trade show will have come away with a much better idea of the current state of shipping markets, especially of the liner trades.Â' I know I certainly did, and I spend most of my time writing about those topics.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison Whampoa profit 12pc up, but HPH 7pc down in downturn
  • Cosco Pacific 2009 profit down 37pc, but revenue up 3.4pc
  • Hong Kong's HPH sacks Amsterdam Ceres management team
  • Ship shortage causes US-bound container pile-up in Asia
  • China Shipping Development Company profits plunge 80.2pc
  • Yangtze mouth's deepwater channel opens for trial operations
  • Hamburg Sud Euro-Med service extends Aegean calls to Aliaga
  • Alphaliner: Rising container capacity threatens rate recovery
  • Oops! Pirates take on warship - but navy lets them go
  • Wan Hai, Simatech, Evergreen launch Sri Lanka-East Africa service
  • New APL terminal in Pakistan poised to be regional hub
  • Bristol wins approval for 1.5 million TEU box terminal
  • DP World orders Cargotec gear for Peruvian terminal
  • Indian commerce minister credits Asia for global recovery
  • GAC Marine Logistics opens new office in Chennai
  • Air China, Cathay to exploit Shanghai cargo market
  • China air cargo boom fuelled by garment backlogs
  • Air India considers leaving cargo business in place

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Safmarine reintroduces upgraded ME 3 service
  • Asian shipowners grapple with ways to tackle piracy
  • Essar Shipping Ports & Logistics ties up funds for expansion
  • SCI & SAIL form 50:50 JV company
  • Malaysia hopes to ink free trade pact with India this year
  • Tech, aerospace partnerships with Belgian firms
  • Toyota to export cars initially through Ennore Port
  • Upsized 6,000-TEU Wan Hai vessel docks at AMCT
  • Rlys to continue busy season surcharge in 2010-11
  • RITES to run Saudi railway line
  • India, Bangla to allow free movement of cargo trucks
  • Core sector grows by 4.5 pc in February'10
  • Govt threatens to move WTO against US, EU proposal for carbon tax on exports
  • Nath invites Canadian cos to invest in highway projects
  • Strengthening rupee whips icing off exporters' cake
  • ...urges govt to review duty drawback recovery order
  • WTO members abandon deadline for new trade deal
  • Arun Nanda & Praveen Toshniwal at helm of CII (WR)

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 29, 2010
  • Momentum Logistics opens third new office in Abu Dhabi
    A little under 18 months after it first opened its doors in October 2008, Sharjah-based Momentum Logistics, a subsidiary of international port management company, Gulftainer, has c...
  • UTi with higher revenue and operating profit in Q4/2010
    The forwarding and logistics company UTi Worldwide Inc, headquartered in Long Beach CA (USA), has reported its financial results for its fiscal Q4/2010. Revenues were USD 991.5 mil...
  • DB Schenker Logistics with less revenue and operating profit in 2009
    DB Schenker Logistics, the logistics division of the state-owned German rail and logistics operator Deutsche Bahn (DB), has released its 2009 results. Revenue fell by 23.4% to...
  • Indian ports see growth
    With economic activity picking up in Europe and across many other countries, Indian ports have registered growth in February for the seventh consecutive month. India's major ports ...
  • WWL expanding North America-Middle East service
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global leader in factory-to-dealer logistics, has announced significant enhancements to its ocean service from North America to the Middle E...
  • Grimaldi Naples serving Libya with new direct link from Spain
    The Naples (Italy)-based shipping giant Grimaldi has strengthened its Mediterranean network by a direct ro-ro line connecting Barcelona and Valencia (both Spain) to the Libyan port...
  • New ferry call in Le Havre
    The "Norman Arros", afast ferry chartered by LD Lines, made its first call at the Terminal de Grand-Bretagne at the port of Le Havre (France) on 29 March. The vessel is t...
  • Emirates and Etihad inaugurate service to Tokyo
    With the start of the new 2010 summer schedules, the UAE-based airlines Emirates and Etihad launched their new nonstop services to the Japanese capital Tokyo. Etihad's Tokyo servic...
  • European reactions on outcome of EU-US negotiations
    ACI Europe, the European region of Airports Council International (ACI), the worldwide professional association of airport operators, has welcomed the outcome of latest round of EU...
  • JAL reduces its international cargo fuel surcharge
    Japan Airlines (JAL) is reducing its international cargo fuel surcharge for flights departing from Japan only on 1 April. In April 2009, JAL began to adjust its cargo fuel sur...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • $13.2 million more for Enterprise EDSRA
  • Genoa Design wins Iraqi OSV design contract
  • Stena prototype tests air cushion concept
  • Catamaran caters for beach lovers

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • UK eyes cash injection for seafarer training
    Owners and unions welcome government shift on schemes to boost new intake
  • Danaos in moves to fend off cash crunch
    Containership owner in talks over future funding for ongoing fleet expansion
  • UN climate change group to debate levy on shipping
    London meeting to be co-chaired by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his Ethiopian counterpart Meles Zenawi
  • Excel Maritime names two new senior executives
    Chief financial officer Lefteris Papatrifon to be replaced with two appointments made from outside the shipping industry

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • West/East VLCC trades soar
    US ANALYST McQuilling has reported new data confirming that West-to-East VLCC trades are playing a far more pivotal role than in the past
  • Erika spill verdict is upheld
    A FRENCH appeals court today upheld a ruling that oil major Total and related parties were criminally responsible for environmental damage from the Erika oil spill
  • Aker-Petrobras deal signed
    BRAZIL'S Petrobras today signed a three-year deal with Aker Solutions to provide offshore services, Aker announced
  • Ship towed off Florida Keys
    A DISABLED box ship was under US Coast Guard tow today 56km southwest of Marathon in the ecologically sensitive Florida Keys
  • Seafarers sought in sinking
    SALVORS are searching today for two seafarers from the reefer ship Kea, which sank about 160 miles off northwestern Spain
  • Results mixed at Polish ports
    POLAND'S Gdynia, Szczecin and Swinoujscie have recorded a joint 14% drop in cargo handling from 2008 figures
  • Artis raises TBS stake
    ARTIS Capital Management, the San Francisco hedge fund, is rapidly amassing ownership in TBS International and now holds 17.6% of outstanding shares

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • Improved Auto Demand Lifts Rail Shipments
  • Maersk to Test No-Show Fees
  • Asian Ocean Carriers Slashed Fleets
  • Pacer Replaces Commercial, Finance Chiefs
  • DOT Taps Freight Groups for Stats Help
  • NAFTA Trade Soared in January
  • Steel Imports Declined in February
  • USPS Seeks One-Day Delivery Reduction
  • Foster Buys Bridge Operation
  • FedEx Express to Test Electric Trucks in LA
  • Transmile Adds Singapore Freighter Service
  • Hutchison Whampoa to Buy Terminals
  • APM Terminals to Standardize Equipment
  • Global Air Cargo Surges 26.5 Percent
  • Danaos Lost $16 Million in Fourth Quarter
  • Teamsters Praise NLRB Appointments
  • Tampa Adds 15 Acres to Container Terminal
  • Ports Group Elects Chairman

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • Evergreen, Wan Hai and Simatech team up for East Africa
  • Sydney stevedore crushed
  • K+N set to grow in Thailand

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • 'Ghost fleet ' tied to Saipan scrap bid
    Salvage outfit tipped to win lucrative scrapping contract for Marad's mothballed Suisun Bay Reserve fleet.
  • Pricing prospects for Scorpio IPO
    Wall Street appears anxious for Lolli-Ghetti family tanker outfit to reveal the pricing scheme for its initial public offering.
  • Iron ore pricing boosts bulkers?
    Drybulk stocks may see major gains following new iron ore pricing schemes, says an analyst at Deutsche Bank.
  • Kirby tug in 'big river' crash
    Barge sinks following collision between two tugs in the Mississippi River.
  • CMB proposes payout slash
    Euronext-listed parent of drybulk outfit Bocimar may chop end of year dividend as much as 24%.
  • Weather sparks piracy threat
    Marad issues urgent three-month warning for US-flag ships transiting pirate-infested waters.
  • Total fails in Erika appeal
    Oil major's protest it was not responsible for the 1999 disaster falls on deaf ears at French appeal court.
  • Asian carriers in fleet cull
    Hanjin and NYK lead the pack as Asian carriers shed tonnage via scrapping and second hand sales, Alphaliner says.
  • Genco profit forecast sliced
    A looming end to several charter contracts leads analyst to cut full-year view on Peter Georgiopoulos-led shipowner.
  • Wet woes are brushed aside
    Six out of 10 tanker charterers predict rate rise this year up from only 20% in January, survey shows.
  • Greek buys $105m VLCCs
    Almi Tankers pens apparently expensive newbuilding pair at Daewoo Shipbuilding.
  • Collision master bailed
    Filipino captain of Japanese bulker which hit and sank Indian Coastguard boat last week freed on bail.
  • Juicy bonus for Jinhui pair
    Founders Ng Siu Fai and Ng Kam Wah Thomas earn $21,443 per day each in 2009 thanks to huge payout.
  • Genting cuts cruise losses
    Malaysia's former Star Cruises fared better in 2009 as it focused more on 'gaming-centric' routes.
  • Cosco Pacific profit drops
    Hong Kong-listed port player reveals worse than feared decline in its full-year bottom line.
  • Danaos sinks into the red
    John Coustas-led containership company slumps to fourth quarter loss; reveals financing shortfall.
  • Two new faces at Excel
    Gabriel Panayotides-led Greek bulker owner fills two management seats as CFO heads to board.
  • Banga sells Noble stock
    Noble veteran Harindarpal "Harry" Banga has cut his stake in Hong Kong commodities group.
  • Maersk adds Vietnam stop
    Danish liner giant to add direct call at Vung Tau to US west coast service with post-panamax tonnage.
  • Socatra books MRs at Mipo
    Societe d'Armement et de Transport (Socatra) has ordered four 37,000-dwt tankers at Hyundai yard.
  • NOL secures $150m loan
    Pair of boxship newbuilding giants to be part-financed by fresh funds from Japanese bank.
  • NOL volumes jump 37%
    Liner firm sees second month of huge rise in container volumes as it ties up loan for newbuildings.
  • Long Beach bonds rated 'AA'
    Ratings agency gives thumbs up to US west coast port's planned bond issues
  • Trio face ferry charges
    Shipping boss, master and first mate will stand trial over sinking of Princess Ashika off Tonga last year.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • Hyundai 2009 loss $499 million
  • Maersk seeks $500 million cost reduction
  • Bank: Early container recovery 'unlikely'
  • Chinese airlines consider St. Louis market
  • O'Leary named Alaska Railroad's interim CEO
  • Miss. DOT chief rips Obama's transport policies
  • Bersin may not need Senate confirmation
  • U.S. indicts Hong Kong man on export violations
  • Reliability also has downside
  • Hutchison Whampoa profit up despite downturn
  • COSCO Pacific profit drops
  • Long Beach port receives strong bond rating

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • Curoil confirms product availability
    All grades available despite refinery strike.
  • Stena Bulk to test air cushion ship in Sweden
    Reducing frictional resistance is expected to see energy savings of 20 to 30 percent.
  • Prices firming across Europe
    Double-digit gains in South Europe.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah
    Durban prices also mixed.
  • NYK's first 'bubble' ship ready
    Company says it will be the first vessel engaged in overseas transport to make use of a permanently installed air-lubrication system.
  • Bunker surcharges under attack
    Asian shippers call the charges 'unreasonable and discriminatory'.
  • Total loses appeal over Erika spill
    French appeals court confirms that oil major was negligent.
  • Quadrise Fuels 'pleased' with marine sector progress
    Hopes its emulsion fuel will make headway in marine market through cooperation with Maersk, reports narrowing losses.
  • RN Bunker joins Russian bunker association
    Members of RosMorRechBunker cover 70% of the Russian bunker market.
  • Lukoil not yet active in Constanza
  • Bunker prices strengthening
    Hong Kong prices, however, are generally stable.
  • Brightoil spends $7.7 million on cargo pumps
    Takes order from New York-listed firm, which will supply 180 pumps through 2011.
  • Singapore floating storage construction tender in progress
    Government agency completes phase two project studies and targets to call for tender in Q2.
  • Hong Kong releases 2009 bunker fuel sales data
    Official statistics similar to industry estimates of 5-6 million mt.

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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
- 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
››› 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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