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August 7, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Orient Overseas may raise about US$1b selling ports
    ORIENT Overseas Ltd, Hong Kong's No 3 container shipping line, may raise about US$1 billion selling ports in North America, taking advantage of rising prices, three sources familiar with the plan said.
  • Posco says it's interested in buying Daewoo Shipbuilding
    POSCO, the world's fourth-biggest steelmaker, said it's interested in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world's second-largest shipbuilder.
  • Japanese shipping lines Mitsui, K-Line cut forecasts
    MITSUI OSK Lines Ltd and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd, Japan's second- and third-biggest shipping lines, cut their profit forecasts after rising fuel prices and falling container rates reduced first-quarter net income.
  • Beijing-Shenzhen train line expected in 2010

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL, NYK report net profit drops in Q1
  • Rate restoration to be implemented on West Africa trade
  • INTTRA establishes office in South Korea
  • Yangtze River mouth set for more deepening
  • Houston Aviation Bureau to jointly develop logistics hub at Dalian Airport
  • FedEx Express, USPS sign new mail deal worth US$8b
  • Atlas repays US$141m debt in cash
  • World Air Holdings Q1 net profit down 64.6 per cent

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Gandhidham Chamber hosting major maritime meet in Sept.
  • Essar Shipping's income up by 24 pc
  • All Allcargo regional offices receive stamp of ISO 9001:2000 certification
  • Govt finally slams ports' doors on Chinese firms
  • For Ambanis, logistics makes sound business sense now
  • Lalu puts up red signal for private financing of rail freight corridors
  • CONCOR & NSCSA flag off 1st dedicated box rake from ICD-Mandideep to Mumbai Port
  • Move to relax NFE norms for EOUs
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Norfolk Southern names Thelen and Heilig to operations positions
  • Wallenius newbuildings ahead on environmental protection
  • United announces 40 additional weekly US flights
  • SBB Cargo in Karlsruhe and Singen
  • 3i acquires ABX Logistics from SNCB

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 4, 2006
  • EC report approves government spending on transport security
  • Jurong to build African offshore supply base
  • K Line's revenue up, profits down
  • MOL lowers FY2006 forecast

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 5, 2006
  • Security vulnerabilities in TWIC plan
  • COSCO wins first FSO contracts

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Morgan Stanley makes first dry physical foray
    MORGAN Stanley has moved to cash in on positive dry bulk markets, placing its first enquiry for a period panamax.
  • Shipyards unable to cope with Greeks' bulk fleet ambitions
    BROKERS are painting a picture of increasing frustration among dry bulk shipowners unable to secure berths for lucrative construction projects in what is otherwise emerging as an active summer for shipbuilding contracts.
  • Costa Crociere launches Fincantieri-built Serena
    COSTA Crociere's newest flagship, the 112,000 gt Costa Serena, was officially launched in Genoa on Friday at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente yard, writes John McLaughlin.
  • Demand for new criteria on lifeboats
    A CALL for a radical overhaul of design criteria and operational practices for ships' lifeboats, which continue to kill and injure seafarers involved in drills, has come from the Nautical Institute.
  • Sohmen-Pao says BW will seek growth through industry consolidation
    SHIPOWNING giant BW Group continues to look for expansion opportunities across all the sectors in which it operates.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 4, 2006
  • Vancouver dock up for sale
    FRASER Surrey Dock, Vancouver, has confirmed that its break-bulk and container handling terminal on the Fraser River is up for sale
  • Connaughton confirmed as MarAd chief
    THE US Senate has confirmed Sean Connaughton as the country's new maritime administrator, and he will assume office on taking the oath
  • US Justice gives Stolt a break
    STOLT-Nielsen Transportation has won a postponement of potential federal indictments as a US judge refers the case to a court that will not meet until October
  • Top hit by expenses
    TOP Tankers' shares fell 12% yesterday in heavy trading after the company announced larger-than-expected losses in its second quarter
  • WFP secures fuel shipments into Lebanon
  • Engineers charged with oil dumping
  • Weather hampers Cougar salvage
  • Wärtsilä on high revs
  • Codelco rides out the landslide
  • Severe weather warnings reduced
  • Antares negotiations continue
  • NYK slashes full year forecast
  • APM to build box terminal in Vietnam
  • Typhoon blows away containers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 4, 2006
  • Charleston containers edge higher
    Record container volume of 1.98 million TEUs in the fiscal year ended June 30 was only 0.4 percent more than 1.97 million TEUs in 2005.
  • NIT League rejects liners' EC proposals
  • Connaughton confirmed by Senate as Marad chief
  • NYK slashes outlook
  • OOCL sees weaker per-TEU revenue
  • Halifax to meet goals despite flat container growth
  • Domestic air volume falls
  • E.R. Schiffahrt adds 8,200-TEU ship
  • Salvage of Cougar Ace clouded by weather
  • Uruguay port approved
  • Atlas to pay off debt
  • MOL to use solar power at Japanese terminal
  • Independent drivers oppose plan for Mexican trucks

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 4, 2006
  • Australia retains liner shipping's antitrust exemption
    Australia is to retain liner shipping's exemptions from anti-competitive legislation but will no longer permit the registration of discussion agreements.
  • Court rejects Chittagong feeders surcharge appeal
    The appellate division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court restrained feeder operators from realising congestion surcharges in Chittagong until the High Court disposes of writs filed by port users.
  • NYK follows fellows to slash full-year outlook
  • OOIL H1 profits fall 9%
  • Russian rail fails to keep pace with Russian maritime box-growth
  • Strong response to OOIL terminal sale
  • Active terminals market could see Fraser Surrey sale by end of 2006
  • Competitors vie for crucial Australian east-west rail paths
  • Containers return to Argentina's Zarate

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 4, 2006
  • Teekay takes off
    Stock reaches highest price since September and analyst says it's just getting warmed up.
  • Talk, talk....
    ...but so far no action despite more market rumours that John Fredriksen is closing in on a deal for Peter Georgiopoulos' General Maritime.
  • ECL buys one
    Euro Container Line pays $8.8m for 1995-built boxship.
  • TEN flags 'outstanding year'
    Fleet purchases lead to hike in operating profit for confident Tsakos family.
  • Dr Peters' $300m tonic
    German KG manager delivers a healthy return to investors in its shipping and real estate funds.
  • DryShips takes last P&A units
    Pacific & Atlantic of Greece empties fleet with sale of four panamaxes to compatriot DryShips
  • OK to Okean
    Aker Yards ties up deal to run Ukrainian yard and pushes for 60,000 tonnes of annual output.
  • Profits fall again at OOIL
    Low rates and high bunker costs drag OOCL results south for the second period running.
  • Ships collide off Japan
    Sixteen crew members abandon listing Russian reefer after being hit by Italian general cargo vessel.
  • WSF back for four ferries
    US state of Washington tries again with tender for new vessels, after legal wrangles delayed previous attempt.
  • Engineers charged
    Officers of South Korean handysized bulker the latest to face oily water separator accusations.
  • Wartsila well oiled
    Finninsh engine supplier powers to income growth of 200% in first half as orders keep turning.
  • Russia ups Black Sea exports
    Good news for aframax owners as volumes through Ukraine ports set to rise in August.
  • Sanoyas turns it around
    Japanese shipbuilder back in profit despite revenues falling in first quarter.
  • Sorry Toei story
    Japanese owner Toei Reefer Line slumps to a loss in the first quarter as revenues drift away.
  • Cosco Singapore goes offshore
    Rapidly expanding repair outfit picks up first FPSO order, plus six hull conversions.
  • Kyoei steps it up
    Japanese VLCC owner builds earnings and revenues in first quarter.
  • New boss for Southeast Asia
    AP Moller has announced a new chief executive for its growing Singapore headquartered operation.
  • Weather delays salvage
    Preparations to begin righting car carrier Cougar Ace have been delayed by limited visibility.
  • CMA CGM lends ship
    Boxship giant gives unnamed vessel to French government to bring aid into Lebanon.
  • NYK costs jump 40%
    Japanese owner sees first quarter profits slump 43% on higher bunker costs and other expenses.
  • FSL raises $55m
    Singapore-based First Ship Lease says it has completed a second round of private equity financing.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2006
  • NIT League condemns ELAA's proposal
  • OOIL's first half profits down 9%
  • NYK's 1st quarter net profit down 43%
  • "Cougar Ace" evacuated to calmer waters
  • Senator Lines selects Mat Marine as agent for Switzerland
  • DHL to add five Asia Pacific services to New York
  • British Airways' first quarter profits up 71%
  • Great Wall Airlines adds India to network
  • Alaska railroads to issue bonds for rail projects
  • U.S. railroads' intermodal volumes up 6.7% in July
  • Norfolk Southern to open Shelocta Secondary line
  • DHS drops cargo seal proposal for alternative security measures
  • USDA makes inspections at overseas meat plants more flexible
  • USDA outlines trade assistance program for fiscal 2007
  • Temp members round out COAC
  • Burkina Faso cleared for AGOA trade benefits
  • Port of Rotterdam's first half box growth sluggish
  • North Carolina ports report record fiscal year

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 4, 2006
  • Fuel shortages hit Vancouver
    Distillate prices surging as resupply issues impact summer bunkering.
  • Ports test new scrubber technology
    Emissions 'bonnet' for locomotives may be adopted for ships at berth in California.
  • Durban: Fuel oil available from mid-August
    Durban fuel oil drought set to end a month after suppliers withdrew from spot market.
  • Slow start to 2006 dents Rotterdam port growth
    H1 throughput figures from the port point to a mere 2% growth rate this year, though oil product imports continue to grow.
  • Bunkers hurt H1 profits at OOIL
    Chairman blames poorer overall H1 result on softer container rates and higher oil prices.
  • ARA market stable Friday morning
  • Nippon Yusen shaves profit forecast on higher oil prices
    Increasing fuel costs weighing down earnings at shipping firms.
  • Bunkering facilities set to compete with global markets
    Indian port to offer bunkering to international customers in Special Economic Zone.
  • New Zealand: Fuel oil spill at Nelson harbour
  • Hong Kong: Heavy barge congestion as typhoon passes
    Bunkering was briefly disrupted yesterday due to typhoon Prapiroon.

›››File
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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