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August 22, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • TUI to buy CP Ships for US$2b to boost capacity
    IN yet another case of consolidation in the shipping liner business, TUI, the owners of the Hapag-Lloyd shipping line, is taking over UK-based container line CP Ships Ltd for US$2 billion.
  • Pacific Basin to sell and lease back 5 ships
    PACIFIC Basin Shipping Ltd, a Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipper, said it will sell five of its ships for a combined US$100 million and then lease them back, using the proceeds from the sale to repay loans.
  • Shanghai Port Container's stock sale plan gets nod
    SHANGHAI Port Container Co, the publicly traded unit of China's biggest port, said shareholders have approved a plan to dispose of the government's holdings in the company.
  • Paul Y-ITC investing in China port
  • Persian Gulf oil tanker rates may rise this week

Sched Netweb site
  • China, US to launch new round of talks to resolve textile dispute
  • Paul Y to be largest shareholder in Nantong Port Group
  • Asian shipowners afraid of higher premiums for Malacca Strait trade
  • Wako aims for US$100 million turnover by end 2006
  • CIT orders more Airbuses
  • HK Aviation Development Advisory Committee to be put into place
  • US flight attendants oppose proposals to ease dangerous items ban

Exim Indiaweb site
  • OOCL announces Grand Alliance service structure for 2006
  • RCL Q2 earnings surge by impressive 83 pc
  • SCI proposes to acquire 10 vessels
  • Commerce Ministry's Economic Division projects lower export growth this fiscal
  • WTO's trade facilitation talks must address exporters' concerns-Kamal Nath
  • Imports of vanaspati under FTA from Lanka to be restricted to 2.5 lakh tonnes
  • Woollen exports surge by 18.3 pc in Jan.-May 2005
  • Fieo favours India-China free trade agreement with 'negative list'
  • JNPT Board clears placing of orders for 2 RMGCs
  • TAMP amends NSICT's scale of rates
  • MMB appoints Deloitte to prepare feasibility report for developing Redi port
  • Gateway Distriparks launches operations at CFS in Vizag
  • Rlys earn Rs 11,338.88 cr. freight revenue during April-July 2005
  • HPCL scouting for foreign partner to set up refinery at Vizag
  • Loan disbursals under TUF scheme increase by 50 pc in April-May
  • Assocham seeks creation of single body to settle service tax issues
  • CBEC may allow more banks to collect Customs duty
  • After over 4 eventful decades, this skipper decides to drop anchor
  • Maersk Oil acquires stake in Petrobras' oil hunt licence
  • S. R. Kulkarni seeks monetary aid for deluge-hit Port workers

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 19, 2005
  • Head of Thai Airways suspended
  • First of three post-panamax cranes for Durban
  • Delta expands network
  • New MAN Nutzfahrzeuge lorry plant in Cracow
  • Penske Logistics takes over Cotia Penske Logistics

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 19, 2005
  • Lubes shortage hits Singapore
  • Exmar to sell fleet of small gas carriers
  • UK authorities pull ISM certification from Wightlink's fast ferries
  • Confusion over Semlow cargo

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 21, 2005
  • TUI to acquire CP Ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2005
  • Nichols Brothers delivers California passenger catamaran
  • Everett Port Commission sets new marina rates
  • Special NCL charity cruise raises $250,000 for Hawaiian agencies
  • WTSA carriers plan new fuel surcharge scheme
  • First week of August brings gains for rail freight

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Hapag Lloyd swoops for CP Ships in $2bn deal
    GERMAN container line Hapag-Lloyd has pulled off a stunning coup with an agreed $2bn bid for CP Ships, the UK-headquartered company that has been at the centre of takeover speculation for several months.
  • Hapag-Lloyd ready to pay $2.6bn for CP Ships
    HAPAG-Lloyd is preparing a bid for CP Ships which could result in an auction for the company and a price of more than '2bn ($2.6bn).
  • Fresh takeover interest strengthens share price
    CP SHIPS' share price climbed to the highest level for more than a year on Friday as news emerged of yet another potential bidder.
  • Disgruntled ASF rejects Malacca Strait risk listing
    THE Ship Insurance and Liability Committee of the Asian Shipowners Forum is deeply disappointed at results of the briefing meeting with the Joint War Committee on August 16 in London.
  • Exmar tanker clearance could mark LPG tanker sector exit
    EXMAR is in discussions concerning the future of three remaining liquid petroleum gas tankers, following the sale of nine ships last week, writes Helen Hill.
  • PBS sell-off nets solid gain
    HONG Kong-listed bulk carrier Pacific Basin Shipping said on Friday that it expected to book an estimated net gain of HK$3.36m (US$432,000) from selling five ships this year, writes Mike Grinter.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 19, 2005
  • Caribbean cruising passport reprieve
    THE US has reconsidered a plan to require Americans returning from the Caribbean to have passports by 31 December
  • Cabotage rules eased for congestion
    INDIA'S shipping ministry has extended the relaxation of cabotage law by six months to facilitate coastal movement of containers from Jawaharlal Nehru port
  • South African storms kills one
    ONE seaman has been killed and three injured in two separate incidents today in a storm off the South African coast
  • Ecuador declares Force Majeure
  • Hapag parent to bid for CP Ships
  • Exposives in Indian scrap kill two
  • Dry bulk rate recovery to continue
  • Eitzen suffers from weak dry rates
  • Worker killed at Fort Lauderdale
  • No top marks for carriers
  • An ill wind for Pemex
  • Australia to raise emergency fund
  • LNG could clog Gulf channels

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 19, 2005
  • TUI in takeover talks with CP Ships
    Acquisition by parent of Hapag-Lloyd, Germany's largest liner, would create the world's fourth-largest container carrier.
  • Deadline for Northwest strike
  • DOT to set new truckers hours
  • Survey sees economic revival
  • Port security test underway
  • U.S. urges Canada to reschedule lumber talks
  • India rate hikes coming
  • Diana gets new dry bulk charter
  • CMA CGM tests reefers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 19, 2005
  • Freight forwarder slams inefficient CP Ships service
    CP Ships has confirmed that delays caused by staff shortages are the cause of delays in Montreal, following a detailed complaint from one freight forwarder.
  • FESCO and Severstaltrans close container-rail joint venture
    The container-rail subsidiary set up last year by Far Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO) and SeverstalTrans is being disbanded, with platforms returned to owners and container platform orders cancelled.
  • Dutch dockers threaten short, sharp 'stop', to preserve ILO 137
  • MISC to grow through new alliance partnerships
  • Delhi maintains cabotage law suspension
  • CP Ships mating-dance goes on, as another potential partner admits flirting
  • New Sino-US textile talks scheduled for Beijing
  • MTL seeks loan to fund China port projects
  • High steel price slows CIMC profits

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 19, 2005
  • Nel Lines sues Pielstick for $110m
    Greek ferry line claims persistent engine problems on three vessels.
  • Mixed reviews of Hapag-CP talks
    Not all German analysts are spanking Hapag-Lloyd's parent TUI for talking merger with CP Ships.
  • PacBasin lightens the load
    Sale and leaseback of five handysizes will take $96m off the balance sheet.
  • Grindrod in share split
    South Africans look to improve liquidity, while confirming partners will be sought for Nedlloyd services bid.
  • Svithoid runs up losses
    Swedish newcomer swallows operating costs while waiting for delivery of first two products tankers.
  • Piracy or terrorism?
    Asian owners say London insurers are muddling the two in their assessment of risk in the Malacca Straits.
  • GSI makes progress
    Guangzhou shipbuilder heading in right direction in first half of 2005 as it keeps eye on costs.
  • Earnings stable at Golden Ocean
    But one-off gains account for more than half of recent profits.
  • Solstad smiling
    Profits back with a bang at Norwegian offshore owner as it orders new ship.
  • Taxman boosts Eitzen
    Norwegian owner's lower tax bill in first half brings net profit above 2004's level, but costs rise.
  • PTP seals loan
    Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas to use funds from government bank for expansion plans.
  • Drydocking hits Srab
    Small Swedish owner's first half profit and revenues suffer after tanker out of action for 50 days.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2005
  • Hapag-Lloyd parent in talks to buy CP Ships
  • Coast Guard: sulfuric acid leak from Texas barge stopped
  • Qantas's net profits up 17.8%
  • Bankruptcy Court permits US Airways to sell aircraft
  • CIT Group orders A350, A320 aircraft
  • World to expand fleet capacity
  • California Trucking Association backs legislation to increase diesel fuel supply
  • CN to expand intermodal capacity by 15%
  • Freight volume for week ending Aug. 13 up from a year ago
  • Salinas International selects IES software
  • Commerce: Brazil dumps orange juice on U.S. market
  • Exel earns Brazil multimodal license
  • Lumber shippers pay fines for U.S. export violations
  • Ozburn-Hessey Logistics hires industry veteran
  • San Francisco tests reaction to security threats
  • Houston celebrates ship channel expansion

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 19, 2005
  • Prosecutor investigates Swedish ferry operator
    A Swedish prosecutor specializing in corruption cases has decided to launch a preliminary investigation into charges against Destination Gotland ' the ...
  • TFDS/OVDS merger on the agenda
    Talks to merge the Coastal Express operators divisions of Troms Fylkes Dampskibsselskap (TFDS) and Ofoten og Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskap (OVDS) are ...
  • DFDS back on wheels again
    The DFDS group is now back on wheels again after the purchase of a part of the Belgian company Halléns ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 19, 2005
  • Fuel oil arbitrage prospects bearish despite VLCC fixture
    Despite the fixture of the first Asia-bound VLCC from Europe in two months, traders have said that fuel oil arbitrage prospects remain bearish.
  • Crude rebounds on failed rocket attack, Ecuador disruption
    Markets rebound after news of failed rocket attacks in the Middle East and massive supply disruptions in Ecuador.
  • Mexican official rues lost bunker business
    A Mexican Department of Transport official has said the country is missing out on potential bunker business, echoing the voices of Mexican bunker suppliers.
  • Hong Kong: Bunker prices rebound on crude gains
    After yesterday's drop, Hong Kong bunker prices rebounded today following the rise in crude oil prices.
  • Korea Ocean Energy to relocate head office
  • Showa Shell bags profits in first half this year
    Japanese refiner Showa Shell posted an increase in net income in the first half of 2005 with healthy bunker sales volumes also noted.
  • Oil prices steady on gains in US crude reserves
    Oil prices have remained steady as an increase in US crude reserves have helped to ease concerns over tight supplies.
  • Singapore: GAC reveals ambitions for continued expansion
    GAC Bunker Fuels Singapore sets sights on expanding its market share in the region and boost its role within the GAC Group.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
LOGISTICS
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
SHIPPING
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
SHIPPING
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
PORTS
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
PORTS
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
LOGISTICS
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
CRUISES
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
PORTS
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
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
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Transaction valued at $440 million
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
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
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
PORTS
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
AVIATION
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
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
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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
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