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September 6, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • CMA CGM bonds flag default risks
    Bonds and derivatives tied to CMA CGM, the third-largest container line, are signalling that the company has a nine in 10 chance of defaulting as the slowing global recovery pushes freight rates to about zero.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk invests or commits US$12 billion in 2011 to maintain lead
  • Gloomy news as Canada takes barometric global trade reading from Singapore
  • Labour disputes reportedly driving cargo from Mombasa to Dar es Salaam
  • China's new railway freight station opens this month in Changsha
  • Sino-Russian Hunchun-Kamyshovaya Railway sea-land service launched
  • America's Globe Express Services opens in Guangzhou and Suzhou
  • Freight volumes drive Damco first half sales up 14pc to US$37 million
  • INTTRA files counterclaims against GT Nexus for patent infringement
  • Kuehne + Nagel India gears up for automobile facility hub in Pune
  • Mideast unrest has analysts doubtful of full Libyan oil production till 2013
  • China Airlines to launch Taiwan cargo and passenger flights to Chongqing
  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport cargo down 1.6pc, but China volume up 5.2pc
  • US Customs intercepts 520 lbs of ecstasy chemicals from China at LAX
  • AirBridgeCargo flies 1,150 Canadian pigs weighing 55,000 kilos to Moscow

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ahlers India holds leadership training meet in Chennai & Cochin
  • FESCO Transport Group launches direct Russia-Xiamen service
  • MAERSK LINE announces direct ECUMED between Latin America & Black Sea
  • MSC to launch Australia/New Zealand-America Oceania Express service
  • OOCL & Cosco upgrade capacity on Far East-Med. loop
  • PIL & MCC to launch China-Bangladesh services
  • Razor wire & spikes debut as anti-piracy devices!
  • Shipping lines gradually planning restoring Libya services
  • World Container Index aims at providing risk management, hedging opportunities for freight users
  • Gangavaram port plans to target more non-coal items
  • Landlord port model chosen for Vizhinjam ICTT
  • Shipping Ministry awarding 23 PPP port sector projects this fiscal: Vasan
  • It's a poor-performing private monopoly at Mumbai Airport's air cargo complex, says trade

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
  • SIA launches new freighter service to Jakarta
    SIA Cargo, Singapore Airlines' freight division, is starting a new freighter service to Indonesia's capital Jakarta today. The weekly service is operated with a B747-400F.
  • IFB expands connections between Rotterdam and Antwerp
    IFB has added the RSC Rotterdam terminal to its direct connections between Rotterdam and Antwerp. The pan-European intermodal operator is expanding its portfolio with a connection ...
  • Multilingual signs on motorways in India
    The ministry for roads and motorways has said that signposting is to become multilingual on Indian motorways. It is planned to provide information panels on motorways in Hindi, Eng...
  • USA: Caltrain recommends new operator to run train system
    Caltrain management has negotiated a proposed contract with TransitAmerica Services Inc to operate the peninsula commuter rail system and recommended the contract for approval to t...
  • New general manager for Simarco
    Simarco, one of the UK's leading independent freight and logistics firms, has enhanced its appeal to retail clients by appointing Trevor Scott as its new general manager. Scott has...
  • FedEx Freight expands services in Mexico
    FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, is set to serve three additional markets in Mexico. With new service centres in Toluca, Puebla and Veracruz, the LTL company has reduced ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens automotive centre in India
    The global logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel recently opened an automotive solution centre in Pune (India), thus meeting growing demand for specialised logistics solutions for the ...
  • DHL opens Chinese solar panel centre in the Netherlands
    DHL has opened a European distribution centre in Moerdijk (Netherlands), for solar panels manufactured in China. DHL will provide end-to-end supply chain services, from transport a...
  • Japan helps construction of road bridge between Tanzania and Rwanda
    Tanzania's ministry of finance has announced that Japan is financing a grant worth JPY 1.86 billion (USD 24.2 million) to construct a bridge connecting Tanzania with Rwanda, to hel...
  • World Airways starts flying for Asiana
    World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings Inc, has reached an agreement with the Korean carrier Asiana Airlines to operate a Boeing B747-400 freighter on a full-time ...
  • Direct flights between Serbia and Australia
    Serbia and Australia signed an MOU in Belgrade last week allowing direct flights between the two countries. This document is based on the principle of free competition and allows a...
  • Russia needs to use ports in Ukraine and Baltic states
    Russia may have to use ports in Ukraine and the Baltic states to export as much as 23 million t of grain, if harvests continue to be strong this season, Rusagrotrans, the country's...
  • ElbePort Wittenberge open for trimodal operations to Eastern Europe
    ElbePort Wittenberge recently started operations as a multipurpose terminal. Thanks to its geographical location between Hamburg and Berlin as well as its trimodal connections to r...
  • Foreign companies interested in port of Eilat
    The tender for the sale of the small Israeli Red Sea port of Eilat has triggered significant interest among investors. As the Israeli authority for state-owned companies announced,...
  • India seeking private investors for the construction of seven ports
    Chronic transport bottlenecks have prompted India to woo investors to build seven new seaports. According to the government's ideas, these creditors should contribute about two thi...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
  • Flensburger lays keel for new RO/RO ferry

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
  • Indian government tightens restrictions on older vessels
    Collision in Mumbai port spurs crackdown on vessels over the age of 25
  • Flynn quits as Omega chairman
    Embattled Greek tanker owner cites possible conflicts as US broker pursues other opportunities
  • Tonnage over 25 years old still makes up 25% of calls
    Decline in elderly tonnage entering India's ports has been minimal over the past four years
  • A life less ordinary
    After a career that seems more like a movie script, Jacques Le Fur is the only foreign master on Halong Bay in Vietnam
  • Baltic Exchange suspends Syria aframax route on EU sanctions
    Cross-Mediterranean rate is temporarily replaced with Turkey-France voyage
  • World Ocean Council urges members to start making a mark
    More green accountability needed as growing number of NGOs try to influence shipping
  • Bergen Group moves to soothe shareholder fears
    New management goals include a fresh focus on shipbuilding and a drive to build competence in the far north
  • HHI says drillship owners more confident about yard's own medium speed engines
    Company has won orders to install 98 engines into 15 vessels, nine of which it is building
  • VLGCs set for rate rise after Middle East holiday lull
    Chartering activity picks up after Eid holiday, with vessels tentatively fixed at rates above previous market levels
  • Shipping is still mired in a global recession
    The major stumbling block to any recovery is the shipbuilding capacity in South Korea and China
  • MSC France in talks to buy cancelled Libyan cruiseship
    Half-complete vessel at STX Europe yard in St Nazaire was halted after GNMTC defaulted on payments
  • CSAV seeks partner as losses soar
    Directors in talks with other lines about Chilean company's container shipping business
  • Three fresh capesize sales reported
    Lift in secondhand activity coincides with chartering market boost
  • UK faces legal challenge over emergency cover scrapping
    Opponents argue decision in breach of international treaty obligations and domestic law
  • Bulkers sold for scrap in India maintain high price levels
    Market still anticipating improved demolition rates over the coming weeks
  • Tristar Shipping's vessels arrested
    Small Dutch cargo carrier set for collapse after bank impounds assets
  • GL fleet tops 100m gt mark
    Classification society claims 40% of global boxship fleet
  • Banks force HCI Capital fund to sell tanker
    Disposal of Hellespont Trust is further sign of lenders' pressure on ailing KG sector
  • Freight forwarders expect volumes to rise in fourth quarter
    Danske Bank's index rises despite slight dip in volumes
  • Major Libya ports open to shipping
    Inchcape says it only awaits confirmation after EU lifted sanctions
  • CSAV's future on the line
    What happens next to CSAV could have repercussions for the whole industry. Is this the start of another round of consolidation?
  • Greeks' interest in boxships boosts GL
    Switch of focus by owners in Greece prompts Germanischer Lloyd to increase its presence in the country
  • Staff shortages close Sullom Voe
    Spending cuts leave UK's biggest tanker port unable to provide vessel traffic services
  • Pacific Basin chief executive Nyborg resigns
    Klaus Nyborg will leave the company in March 2012 in order to return to Denmark
  • Indian government under fire for 'indecision' on shipping
    State auditor condemns lack of level playing field on tax
  • Russian class society suspends Greek office
    RS Hellas faces allegations of falsification of certificates affecting 16 vessels
  • Ageing Frontline suezmax tanker up for sale
    Estimate of $13m for 17-year-old ships would be a 75% fall from$50m paid three years ago
  • Safety is worth the money
    Word of a legal challenge to the decision to terminate emergency towing vessel cover around the UK coast is welcome
  • Benakat to buy into BLT subsidiary
    Indonesian oil firm to take 10% stake in Buana Listya Tama

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
  • Sheer size of insurance market revealed
    NEW FIGURES from the International Underwriting Association have revealed the London company insurance market generated £40Bn ($64.5Bn) of premium income last year
  • Greece alleges false papers from Russian Register
    GREECE has reportedly accused the Russian Register of Shipping of issuing false certificates through its Piraeus office
  • Coal stockpiles are mounting in China
    CHINESE coal importers are continuing their buying boom, ensuring that Capesize rates stay high even as iron ore imports drop, IHS McCloskey reported today
  • Watchdog finds Delhi has neglected shipping
    INDIAN investigators issued a report to Parliament today that severely criticised Delhi for failing to spur shipping growth
  • Fight flares on call to relax India port rules
    A PROPOSAL in India to allow coastal foreign ships to load and unload containers has sparked a ports squabble
  • Grounded bulker's cargo being removed
    WORK BEGAN this morning on transhipping cargo from the bulker Angel 1, which grounded on Mauritius coral exactly one month ago
  • Storm disrupts Gulf of Mexico production
    A STORM reportedly shut down about three-fifths of Gulf of Mexico oil production and 44% of gas output over the weekend
  • CSAV seeks $1.2Bn injection
    CHILE'S CSAV said it will seek a capital increase of $1.2Bn at an October shareholders meeting
  • Box recovery unwinds
    A MILD recovery in long-haul box rates has unwound, brokers said today
  • Embiricos grabs bargain VLCC
    GREECE'S Embiricos shipping dynasty has reportedly snagged another bargain VLCC, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Gibson: beware VLCC quick solution
    A CALL by Frontline for VLCC owners to accelerate scrapping of the older tankers has drawn a warning about how that would affect prices in the sector
  • Breaker buying frenzy erupts
    MONSOONS are ending this month, so Indian breakers have gone on a buying frenzy, yet their prices - and those of their rivals - remain unchanged

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
  • CMA CGM Boosts Gulf Bridge Express Service
    CMA CGM is upgrading its Gulf Bridge Express service linking the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico and the Caribbean with the...
  • CSAV Seeks $1.2 Billion Capital Injection
    Financially ailing Chilean ocean carrier CSAV said it will seek a $1.2 billion capital injection in October as it sank...
  • FedEx Opens Its Largest China Facility
    FedEx Express, in a significant expansion of its Asia operations, opened its largest express facility in China. The...
  • Merge Ahead
    Pacific Coast-based Gordon Trucking is pointing its business toward the East Coast. The Pacific, Wash.-based truckload carrier is acquiring Central...
  • Trying to Build a Better Carrier
    John Simone spent his fifth day as president and CEO of LinkAmerica meeting the people who may hold the key...
  • New Beasts of the East
    With two major double-stack corridor projects under way, eastern rail giants Norfolk Southern Railway and CSX Transportation plan to offer...
  • Labor's New Tune
    On being elected president of the International Longshoremen's Association, basked in the applause of union delegates to the strains of...
  • 'Why Not Minot?'
    Distribution planners looking for the ideal location to build an inland port probably wouldn't zero in on Minot, N.D., but...
  • Carriers Challenge NY-NJ Port Fee
    Ports around the United States are anxious to encourage greater use of intermodal rail for inbound shipments, but when does...
  • For Whom the Bridge Tolls
    Trucks drove through bridge toll gates an estimated 416,065 times last year to reach the New York Container Terminal on...
  • Liquidated Changes
    Customs has a storage problem, and how it is adapting will dramatically affect importers who file paper entries. ...
  • Budget Decisions Churn Waters
    The battle over the U.S. debt will affect Americans and government spending for a long time, and will mean major...
  • Freight Carriers Seek to Derail Amtrak Fines
    The freight rail industry is fighting a regulation that allows the federal government to fine Class I carriers if Amtrak-provided...
  • Dollars for Infrastructure
    Even before President Obama could unveil a list of new proposals to bolster the economy, his administration this summer was...
  • The Terrible Day
    When I woke on September 11, 2001, I faced what I regarded as the world's most tedious commute, from my...
  • TSA Sets Air Cargo Mandates
    The law that created the Transportation Security Administration gave the agency jurisdiction over all cargo security. That may be true...
  • Bonner's Freedom to Act
    Robert C. Bonner was still the nominee to be customs commissioner in 2001 when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
  • Is terminal capacity set to stymie box growth?
    Despite generally poor peak season cargo flows, especially on the main east-west trades, and growing fears of a double-dip global recession, there are genuine concerns that prospects in the container shipping industry could be severely curtailed by a lack of handling capacity in the ports.While this year has seen significant new investment in container terminal projects, following the suspension and termination of several schemes throughout 2009 the pace of development has still not caught up
  • CSAV looking for a partner
  • Shipping services return to Libya
  • World Bank: world entering new 'danger zone'
  • INTTRA files counterclaims against rival GT Nexus
  • Challenges continue for ICG

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
  • Piraeus piles on 2Q profit
    Premier Greek port doubles second quarter profit despite drop in revenue.
  • Flynn flies Omega nest
    Omega Navigation's broker chairman departs amid suggestion of future conflict of interest.
  • NOCC shares Dyvied up
    Chunk of shares in Oslo-listed owner spread among five members of the Dyvi family.
  • CMA bond default spectre
    Falling price of CMA bonds holds opportunities as well as risks for investors.
  • FRO could scrap tanker
    Brokers struggling to find buyers for Norwegian owner's 1994-built suezmax Front Fighter.
  • Port problem solved
    Iraq admits new Kuwaiti terminal will not restrict its shipping access to Persian Gulf.
  • DFDS charters ro-ro
    Danish owner takes 2010-built passenger and freight ship from Grimaldi for Klaipeda run.
  • JES CFO heads for exit
    Chinese shipbuilder watches CFO walk after no more than six months in the job.
  • Dutch cargoship firmly aground
    Probe begins after Wagenborg vessel gets stuck in shallow water off Denmark.
  • Broker's tanker tonic
    Hike in Middle East oil production finally provides a bright spot for VLCC owners.
  • PIL goes direct
    Singapore container line launching link between Chittagong and Shanghai.
  • Nordic buys suezmax
    Herbjorn Hansson-led owner lays down a shade under $25m for 12-year-old tanker.
  • Seaspan adds two more
    New York-listed owner continues to expand its firm orderbook at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.
  • USCG airlifts crewman
    Seafarer taken from Parakou Shipping bulker off Alabama after suffering hand injury.
  • Nyborg quits Pac Basin
    Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin sees chief executive Klaus Nyborg exit after less than three years at the helm.
  • Star sheds a couple
    Oslo-listed Star Reefers said to have scrapped a pair of older vessels in a deal worth over $6m.
  • U-Ming profit chopped
    Taiwanese bulker owner hit by plunge in revenue in first six months of 2010.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    MGO deliveries were available from September 12-19 in Cape Town.
  • MGO sulphur average in the US below 2015 ECA limit
    Viswa Lab says 'not even one' bunker fuel sample in 2010 exceeded global sulphur limit.
  • European bunker markets soften
    Everyone agrees that 'into ship' numbers should be lower, a Rotterdam player tells Bunkerworld.
  • Novorossiysk port borrows $110 million for fuel oil terminal
    Loan will be used to complete the building of Black Sea's largest fuel oil hub.
  • New studies look at health implications of ultra-fine particles
    Heart disease in communities downwind from Los Angeles 'may be related to effluent from ocean-going ships', according to air-quality researchers.
  • Soot is 'key factor' in global warming
    Shipping could come under new pressure to cut its soot emissions.
  • Optimal trim gives 'instant' bunker savings
    German cruise operator extending use of Dynamic Trimming Assistant.
  • Russia predicting changes to crude and oil product exports
    New duty regime from October 1 could see Russia's crude exports rise by 10%, mainly at the cost of fuel oil.
  • New hybrid ferry launched in the US
    Vessel is 'great example of the growing importance of sustainability and alternative fuels' says mayor of Bridgeport.
  • Bunker fuel washed ashore near Cape Town
    Oil leaking from bulk carrier that grounded two years ago.
  • Double-digit losses for Asian bunker prices
    Demand 'mixed' in key Asian bunker ports.
  • Hyundai Oilbank launches heavy oil upgrading unit
    New unit makes it Korea's leading refiner in terms of fuel oil conversion capacity.
  • Typhoon delays bunker deliveries at Japanese ports
    Delays expected for the next few days, traders say.
  • New Singapore-based credit management firm opens
    Marine consultancy firm specialises in credit management, due diligence type counter-party risk and project management.
  • IBIA Asia to appoint new chairman
    Managing director of surveying firm expected to take over Simon Neo's role.

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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