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June 1, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keppel O&M plans capacity expansion
    TO cope with surging oil rig orders, Keppel Offshore & Marine is expanding its rig building capacity in Singapore and plans to develop a new yard in Jurong, along with some of its other locations.
  • Keppel Shipyard wins $96m conversion job
    KEPPEL Shipyard Ltd has secured the conversion of an oil tanker to a floating production storage offloading facility from Maersk Contractors for approximately $96 million.
  • Toll bets on Asian growth after US$5b spending spree
    TOLL Holdings chief executive officer Paul Little says booming demand for freight will support his US$5 billion spending spree to build a road, rail, air and sea transport network linking Asia's five biggest economies.
  • Freight rates range-bound, seeking direction
  • China and Taiwan to expand ferry service
  • Qatar Gas orders 10 LNG tankers worth US$3.2b

Sched Netweb site
  • Dongnama launches China-Korea service
  • Sinotrans unveils PRD investment plan
  • APL's volumes rise 5pc YTD, freight rates down 2pc
  • AADA to raise rates from July 1
  • Shin Yang offers reduced transit times from west-east Malaysia
  • China boxes piling up in US
  • Mega merger of Chinese cargo carriers up in the air
  • Sky-high oil prices force Cathay to implement cost cutting measures
  • AA names Arthur Pappas as O'Hare hub VP

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DP World establishes integrated global management structure
  • GE Shipping delivers vessel to buyers
  • IPBCC to implement rate restoration on Westbound shipments
  • m. v. Zim Mumbai makes maiden call at JNP's GTI as part of IDX service to US East Coast
  • Mark Fernandes stays at helm of IMC's Shipping & Aviation panel
  • India, US draw up action plan to boost trade
  • Textile exports to US post 18 pc growth in March
  • Need for contingency plan to tackle increasing pendency of ICD (import) boxes at JNP stressed
  • Rani Jadhav given addl charge of heading JNPT temporarily
  • Stone to be laid for 2 rail freight corridors in June
  • CM to play proactive role in bringing Nagpur cargo hub to fruition
  • CII promotes 10 PPP projects in southern states
  • India, Japan exchange notes on tax treaty

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 31, 2006
  • LXE appoints new country manager for Germany
  • New Emirates Asia-US Gulf service
  • Austrian AUA enhances services to Russia
  • Ambrogio expands swap body fleet
  • M&M Asia Pacific Logistic Center to open in China
  • European common aviation area set to grow
  • Via Mat launches revamped website
  • Fresh Opportunities Congress 2006 in Munich

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 31, 2006
  • P&I tells ships' officers to be assertive with PSC inspectors
  • US port worker ID scheme starts to take shape
  • Hamworthy's US$28m order
  • Siba opens in Genoa

Marine Logweb site
MAY 31, 2006
  • MARAD sells two ships for scrap
  • Yantai-Raffles names new CEO

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 31, 2006
  • House votes $15 million for Columbia Channel project
  • New shiphandling simulator open at Hamburg training center
  • Choice of summer concerts available at Seattle ferry terminal
  • Corps taps LaDouceur as operations manager for dams
  • Coast Guard seeking out volunteers for action network

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Qatar ups stakes with 10-ship LNG order
    Ten liquefied natural gas carriers are being ordered by Qatar Gas Transport Co, bringing the company's spending in this sector to about $5bn in the last two months.
  • MOL confirms that $5.3bn expansion of bulk carrier fleet is under way
    MITSUI OSK Lines confirmed plans yesterday to add 43 bulk carriers to its fleet at a cost of $5.3bn, writes Keith Wallis in Hong Kong.
  • Cosco double hull strategy bags $114m in tanker conversions
    COSCO Shipyard Group is continuing to score with its targeting of single to double hull tanker conversions, winning eight more as part of new orders worth $114m announced yesterday, writes Marcus Hand in Kuala Lumpur.
  • US Shipping's $132m double barge deal
    US SHIPPING Partners has revved up its fleet expansion with orders for two more 160,000 barrel articulated tug barge units collectively worth $132m, and a $20m settlement on the completion of another unit.
  • Bug forces early end to cruise
    Around 200 passengers aboard the Sea Princess cruiseship have been struck down with a vomiting virus, forcing their seven-day cruise to end a day early, according to the BBC.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 31, 2006
  • Chavez expands Latin clout
    VENEZUELA'S PDVSA is swiftly broadening its regional reach as ties between multinationals and other South American governments continue to erode ' a trend that is being partially fuelled by Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez's alluring leftist rhetoric
  • Sea Princess hit by viral infection
    TWO hundred and thirty of the 2,263 passengers and 863 crew onboard Princess Cruises' Sea Princess are reported to have been hit by gastroentiritis
  • EC approves SNCM privatisation
    THE European Commission says it has no objections to the privatisation of French ferry operator SNCM, but it has not yet decided on the restructure plan
  • Portland deficiencies were corrected
    THE 3,000-dwt general cargo ship Portland, which sank on Monday off the Canary Island of Tenerife, was detained in April but sailed after deficiencies were rectified
  • Mercosur seeks Uruguay intention
    BRAZILIAN president Lula has been asked to ask Uruguayan president Tabare Vasquez about his intentions to withdraw from the Mercosur trading bloc
  • EC begins ports policy review
    THE European Commission's new ports policy review will begin tomorrow in Stockholm at the start of what is likely to prove a long round of consultations
  • Korea to launch port efficiency drive
  • Dry market softens but still robust
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 31, 2006
  • Lines shift more calls from Rotterdam
    Grand Alliance moves ATX and PAX calls to Amsterdam's Ceres terminal (left), amid systems issues at the Port of Rotterdam.
  • Intermodal volume up 6.3%
  • Trade deal for U.S., Vietnam
  • Panama Canal makes new slot auction permanent
  • Mobile channel reopens
  • Massport chief resigns
  • Deutsche Post confirms outlook for 2006
  • MOL plans bulker expansion
  • IPO for Paris airport
  • Shipowners urged to better manage ship inspections
  • GeoLogistics tabs Nor-Cargo

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 31, 2006
  • Noumea port blockade ends, but not for all
    New Caledonian unions have ended their 10-day blockade of the port of Noumea, allowing badly-needed imports to clear the wharves ' but the dispute-prompting MSC Caledonien remains unworked.
  • Space: the final frontier, at Hamburg
    Hamburg is looking to solve its space issues with a two-pronged strategy using feeders more efficiently and the automation of its Burchardkai terminal.
  • Holidaying Europe puts charter market on hold
  • ECT and truckers agree on smaller 'damages'
  • Terminal: dredging needed to fulfill Indonesia government direct calls policy
  • Massport to go for dredge advantage in Boston
  • East-west Aust rail link restored after derailment
  • Japanese consultant for Bangladesh deepwater port

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 31, 2006
  • Such a steel
    Scrap prices are so high that even the US Maritime Administration can make money off disposals.
  • Chandris out at RCCL
    Long time director of Royal Caribbean will not continue on board after expiration of his term last week.
  • QGTC signs LNG orders
    Qatar giant puts name to shipbuilding and time-charter contracts for vessels to serve Qatargas-3 project.
  • Maersk, MSC in Noumea spat
    Shipping giants embroiled in 10-day blockade aimed at protecting regional shipping interests.
  • Halim Mazmin hits reverse
    Malaysian owner posts first quarter loss after scheduled drydockings cut revenues.
  • Nepline in the red
    Lost revenue from vessel sales blamed for first-quarter deficit for Malaysian tanker owner.
  • Setback for Ofer
    Sammy Ofer's boxship-owning Israel Corp endures tough start as first quarter profit plunges.
  • PDZ pushed lower
    Lower cargo volumes chop intra-Asian boxship player's nine-month profits.
  • One missing as bulker hits rocks
    Indian Coast Guard rescues 20 other crew from grounded Mercator Lines-chartered panamax.
  • MOL in huge charter deal
    Majority of 43 bulkers on order in Japan to be taken on 15-year charters by Mitsui OSK Lines.
  • Vessel sinks in Romania
    Earlier collision with Turkish tanker blamed for sinking of general cargo vessel in Constanta port.
  • Cosco Corp counts cash
    Orders continue to stack up at Cosco Corp (Singapore) with 12 new contracts netting almost $115m.
  • Garware goes back
    Third supply ship contract inked at Havyard Leirvik in Norway by Indian owner.
  • Ferry link for Taiwan
    New service to be launched from Kinmen island to China's Fujian province.
  • Profit up at Piraeus
    Weaker sales figures fail to dampen first quarter profit at Piraeus Port Authority.
  • Varna parent suffers
    Bulgarian shipyard's owner Industrial Holding Bulgaria sees first quarter profit slashed.
  • Orey, Orey!
    Profit up at Portuguese broker and agent Orey as acquisitions start to perform.
  • Spot of bother for Lasco
    Latvian products tanker owner sees first quarter profits decline as tanker and reefer rates fall.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 31, 2006
  • ACL's net income jumps 248% in 2005
  • MOL to build 43 iron ore carriers
  • Panama Canal makes booking slot auction permanent
  • Butler new export sales manager for China Shipping
  • Colography: U.S. air exports shipments, revenue best ever in 2005
  • Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings to start trading on Nasdaq
  • Cathay to start Hong Kong/Chennai cargo flights
  • BA World Cargo makes commercial management appointments
  • Bush replaces Snow at Treasury
  • Phillips hands service parts logistics to UPS
  • DHL signs exclusive contract with Johnson Controls
  • Thompson new CEO at GlobalServe
  • Kaine in Canada to encourage exports

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 31, 2006
  • Port tests scrubbing at berths
    Terminal operator and Long Beach port authority testing new dockside scrubbers, predicting advantages over cold ironing.
  • Argentina avails 'improving'
    Strong demand and some resupply issues keeping avails tight until next week.
  • New US Gulf fuel oil contract to go live
    Maritime exchange adds US Gulf fuel oil futures to existing portfolio of bunker fuel contracts.
  • Scrubbers of limited use in Baltic SECA
    Reduced scrubber efficiency for SOx reduction in the Baltic "a fact of nature", but PM reduction not affected says scrubber manufacturer.
  • Petroplus gets go-ahead for acquisition
    Dutch holding company expands reach in ARA region after acquisition gains regulatory approval.
  • Rising crude gives Rotterdam momentum
  • Singapore supplier takes delivery of double-hulled barge
    Newly built 6,500 dwt double-hulled bunker tanker arrived in the port of Singapore on Sunday.
  • Japan: Strong bunker fuel avails, demand weak
    Bunker fuel supplies into the bonded market are expected to be strong in the month of June.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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%
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%
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%)
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%
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%)
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%)
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
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
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
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
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
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Transaction valued at $440 million
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
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
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
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
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
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
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
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
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
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
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
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
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
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
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
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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
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
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
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