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January 17, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore overtakes HK to become world's busiest container port
    SINGAPORE has overtaken Hong Kong as the world's busiest container port for the first time in seven years, edging ahead of its north Asian rival which has suffered at the hands of southern China's cheaper Pearl River Delta terminals.
  • Shipping rates may continue to fall this year
    SHIPPING rates will probably fall for a second straight year as the fleet of coal and iron-ore carriers grows faster than the world's demand for commodities.
  • Strikes paralyse European ports
    THOUSANDS of dock workers held a tumultuous march on the European Parliament headquarters yesterday to protest a European Union plan to liberalise port services.
  • Court bans 'asbestos' ship from entering India for now
  • Taiwan shipper forms JV with Chinese firm
  • Eurostar's sales rise 7% in 2005 to £464m

Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai takes delivery of second newbuild from Singapore
  • Shenzhen exports 100m tons of goods overseas
  • Jurong sees 2005 throughput rise 28pc
  • Penang needs to increase port tariffs, argues RAM
  • Yinchuan Customs to offer online payment facility
  • Port of Seattle, SSA Marine make switch to cleaner diesel
  • GeoLogistics names Eisenblatter to oversee ocean freight division
  • 2005 tops for HK airport
  • Qantas, SR Technics consider forming JV to supply A380 parts
  • World Airways lands DC-10 cargo contract

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Sitara Shipping completes 25 successful years
  • Allcargo Global Logistics sells 6 pc equity to New Vernon
  • CMA CGM upgrades Asia-W. Africa service
  • CSCL to resume eastbound Durban call
  • Asian carriers to launch new Asia/S-E Australia services
  • ...buys stake in Tangiers terminal consortium
  • Rickmers-Linie & ECL to cooperate in transpacific westbound trade
  • Bidding begins for $ 600-m Panama container port project
  • EEPC aims to hit $ 18-bn mark by 2010
  • 'Dame Fortune' in P&O's takeover path
  • Centrally-sponsored scheme to develop small ports on drawing board
  • Announcement on dedicated freight corridor may come in Rly Budget
  • New Railway policy may let private firms own wagons
  • Forex reserves dipped by $ 6,844 million to $ 1,37,206 million
  • Trade with Pak may well exceed $ 1 bn-says study
  • Finance Minister rules out tax hikes in Budget
  • Asean FTA: Rift remains in the lute
  • Talks on Japan-India trade pact picking up
  • Technology missions for textiles, leather & food processing may be set up
  • Ultra mega project in Ratnagiri lifts gloom on Maharashtra power front
  • Taiwanese firms may invest in leather industry
  • Unctad to hold consultations with industry on pruning FTA sensitive list
  • Textile firms eyeing foreign shores for strategic reasons
  • India, Italy sign tax protocol
  • Forex reserves swell by over $ 2 bn
  • Business with Japan: Seminar at IMC tomorrow

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • TEN orders extra aframax
  • ESPO renews call to drop EU directive
  • Euro dockers protest over ports directive
  • Egypt clears carrier's Suez transit
  • New London Maritime head

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • NAVSEA awards superdonductor generator contract
  • Aker Yards wins PSV order
  • NASSCO names three VP's
  • India's ABG Shipyard to acquire Fujairah repair unit

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Violence as dockers take ports protest to EU
    FRENCH police fired pepper gas at demonstrators as thousands of dock workers marched on the European Parliament in Strasbourg yesterday to protest against European Union plans to liberalise port services.
  • P&O break-up 'unlikely' if PSA wins bid battle
    PSA International is unlikely to break up P&O if it wins a bidding war with Dubai Ports World for the UK-based port operator, although it may have to sell certain European assets to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Anglo-Eastern urges Hapag-Lloyd to retain CP Ships management deals
    ANGLO-Eastern Ship Management is urging Hapag-Lloyd to maintain the existing ship management contracts covering CP Ships' fleet of containerships amid speculation that the German box line could take management in-house.
  • Price of decontaminating Norway was 'too high' for Star Cruises
    THE likely cost of removing the estimated 2,000 tonnes of asbestos aboard the iconic cruiseship Norway apparently put paid to a deal to remove the substance before it was sold for scrapping on the demolition beaches of Alang.
  • Clemenceau awaits Supreme Court ruling
    THE former French aircraft carrier Clemenceauwas barred from entering India's 220 nautical mile exclusive economic zone until further notice, the country's press reported late yesterday, writes Rob McKay.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • Hamburg drops HHLA/Bahn plans
    HAMBURG state government has broken off talks with state railway company Deutsche Bahn over a share in container terminal operator HHLA
  • Women rowers rescued
    A SECOND rowing crew participating in a trans-Atlantic race was rescued yesterday some 1,300 n-miles east of Puerto Rico
  • LR's Moorhouse warns of IACS threat
    LLOYD'S Register executive chairman David Moorhouse warned today that EU regulations will boost IACS' membership but at the expense of quality
  • RCCL scores investment grade
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises Ltd is no longer 'junk', according to Standard & Poor's, which has just raised the cruise operator's rating to 'investment grade'
  • Railfreight disappointment at Eurotunnel
    EUROTUNNEL, which operates the tunnel between the UK and France, has reported small rises in passenger and truck traffic and a significant fall in rail freight during 2005
  • Search for boxship captain suspended
    US COAST Guard officers have suspended the search for the captain of the container ship Agaman who fell overboard yesterday 190 n-miles east of Cape Hatteras
  • Grimaldi in the fast lane on the Med
  • Gdansk wins Aker structures contract
  • Swedish ports call for strike law review
  • Messina shipyard sold to Palumbo
  • MISC quashes Teekay talk
  • Mokhtar may start budget airline

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • NY-NJ exploring ferry freight plan
    Port Authority considering ferries across New York Harbor to help ease the crush of container trucks on jammed highways.
  • Europe ports hit by strikes
  • Tacoma lets WUT contract
  • Railroads, UTU to resume talks
  • Record freight for Antwerp
  • New int'l. VP for Chemlogix
  • Hong Kong's cargo strong
  • Lufthansa seeks China JV license
  • Rickmers, ECL launch Pacific charter

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • Anti-Ports Package II demo sees violence, condemned by supporters
    Violence marred today's anti-Ports Package II demonstration at Strasbourg, as some demonstrators clashed with police and smashed some of the European Parliament's fa'ade, attracting supporters' condemnation.
  • Tianjin Port fails its second IPO attempt
    Tianjin Port Development Holdings was required by the Hong Kong stock exchange to submit additional information in the hearing last Thursday smashing its hopes of listing in the first quarter.
  • P&O breaches £5 barrier on London Stock Exchange
    P&O deferred shares breached the £5 ' or 500p (US$8.89) - barrier on the London Stock Exchange, spiking to 502.61p, though settled slightly down, to close at 500p.
  • HK Ship-manager confident of retaining CP Ships' business
  • Work on new Chittagong box-terminal behind schedule
  • TPS targets 5% volume increase in 2006
  • Inchon to handle North Korean products
  • Tanjung Priok's 2005 container throughput reaches 3.2m TEU
  • New rail-access for Santos
  • Former Norasia CEO establishes Emirates Shipping Lines

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • Clemenceau left in limbo
    Former French aircraft carrier barred from Indian waters until all-clear given on hazardous materials.
  • BHP signs Korean deal
    Mining giant lands 10-year deal with Hyundai to supply new steel mill with iron ore and coal.
  • Tlo-online sinks
    Lloyd's syndicate pulls the plug on scheme to buy total loss only hull cover over the internet.
  • EU ports hit again by action
    Dockers down tools for the second time in a week in protest at proposed port legislation.
  • Filipinos fill their boots
    Seafarers' overseas employment contracts pass the 300,000 mark on 'robust demand for skills'.
  • Farstad back at Aker
    Aker Brevik to build platform supply ship for Norwegian owner.
  • Qingdao clinches tanker order
    Hyundai Corp's Chinese shipyard to build nine bunkering vessels for Greece's Aegean.
  • Yang Ming targets Yangzte
    Taiwanese boxship line teams up on logistics with China Changjiang National Shipping.
  • Russia to buy back Nornickel?
    Government reportedly interested in clawing back huge mining group which is branching out into shipowning.
  • Fesco price rises
    Long-delayed sell-off of 20% stake in Russian boxship owner set for next month.
  • Wartsila goes Brazilian
    Finnish engine builder has signed a licence manufacturing agreement with Brazil's NUCLEP.
  • ESL orders in India
    Baltic dry cargo operator splashes out $62m on its first Indian newbuildings.
  • Car carrier suffers fire
    Courage makes it back to Southampton after engine lagging caused blaze in Atlantic.
  • Record breakers
    Singapore box port operators PSA and Jurong set new highs for domestic container throughput.
  • Chong keeps on buying
    Former Links Island founder ups stake to almost 10.5% in fledgling Singapore shipowner.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • Transport minister back IMO effectiveness
  • Grounded CP Ships vessel abandoned by owners
  • Taiwanese companies invest in Hainan Airlines' cargo unit
  • Lufthansa's December cargo down 4.3%
  • Hospital provider uses online truck matching service
  • Thierjung joins NXL
  • South Korea takes crucial step toward restoring U.S. beef trade
  • Grindrod, LauritzenCool Logistics join forces
  • ChemLogix appoints Keegan
  • NAL names Hassan VP
  • Dockers protest EU's plans to open up cargo handling market
  • Hong Kong's box volumes up 2% in 2005
  • Tuticorin's throughput up 9%

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • Dockworker on strike over most of Europe
    A large number of European ports will be hit by strikes today, Monday. Around 35,000 dockworkers throughout Europe will use ...
  • ESPO lobby against port directive
    ESPO ' European Sea Ports Organisation ' has again urged the European Commission (EC) to withdraw its proposed port services directive and ...
  • ESL Shipping places order in India
    The Finnish company ESL Shipping orders two ice strengthened 18,800 DWT geared bulk carriers from the Indian ABG Shipyard Ltd ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 16, 2006
  • Warning to bunker suppliers from US maritime lawyer
    Uncertain legal times ahead requiring more industry vigilance and attention to fuel specifications.
  • Bunker barge orders signal small vessel focus for shipyard JV
    Newly-formed shipyard joint venture secures contract for nine 5,500 dwt bunkering vessels.
  • Statistics show surging Russian oil product exports in 2005
    Oil companies favouring product exports at the expense of crude.
  • Maritime London appoints bunkering figure as chief executive
    IBIA founding member and former Maxcom UK boss now running maritime promotional body.
  • Rotterdam/Antwerp trade offers on a par Monday morning
  • LQM Gibson advises new contact details in UK
  • Germany under pressure to change bunker tax law
    European Commission pushing for change to bunker tax law rules.
  • Singapore: 2005 bunker sales up 8.1% on year
    MPA's December sales figures add up to record-breaking year.

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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
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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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