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March 12, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China demand to boost product tanker rates
    Asian hiring rates for oil product tankers may rise this week on expectations demand will increase, led by China.
  • Commodities shipping rates may rise
    Shipping rates for commodities may gain for a third week on a lower supply of ships because of port bottlenecks and transport demand for iron ore and grains.
  • Daewoo sees lower LNG ship demand
    Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co, the world's third largest shipyard, expects demand for ships that carry liquefied natural gas (LNG) to slow this year because of delays in LNG projects.
Strait Talk
  • Anniversaries that give food for thought
    LAST week, there was a poignant coincidence of anniversaries. March 6 marked the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the international convention that established what is now known as the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China demand to boost product tanker rates
    Asian hiring rates for oil product tankers may rise this week on expectations demand will increase, led by China.
  • Commodities shipping rates may rise
    Shipping rates for commodities may gain for a third week on a lower supply of ships because of port bottlenecks and transport demand for iron ore and grains.
  • Daewoo sees lower LNG ship demand
    Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co, the world's third largest shipyard, expects demand for ships that carry liquefied natural gas (LNG) to slow this year because of delays in LNG projects.
Strait Talk
  • Anniversaries that give food for thought
    LAST week, there was a poignant coincidence of anniversaries. March 6 marked the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the international convention that established what is now known as the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-West Africa Trade Agreement raises rates April 15
  • Russia's NCC volume rises 24pc to 270,849 TEU - Ukraine CT 50pc up
  • Zhanjiang port builds terminal with 800,000 TEU annual capacity
  • Tianjin port to be expanded to 100 square kilometres by 2010
  • Japanese companies expand network in China
  • Vladivostok container volume up 47pc in January and February
  • Caribbean trade slumps with low dollar and high oil
  • Geodis opens French distribution centre for toy maker Meccano
  • New Orleans to spend US$1 billion until 2020 on port upgrade
  • Lufthansa Cargo to serve Nanjing, Shenyang, Malabo, Seattle, Calgary
  • Boeing delivers 700th 777 aircraft to ILFC/Cathay Pacific
  • Singapore Changi's Terminal 3 attracts four more airlines
  • Russian airline-airport money dispute threatens alliance

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Double honour for JBS Group at Gujarat Logistics Awards 2007
  • Asia-Europe container trade growth to stay on track-Report
  • Dimensions Logistics in strategic tie-up with Ipsen Logistics Group
  • Curbs placed on rice exports
  • Major Ports poised to launch projects for operational efficiency
  • Major Ports in a whole new ball game from today!
  • AEL imports highest quantity of pulses thru' Mundra Port
  • Textile workers getting relief, says Minister
  • Japan to extend Rs 7,074 cr. in soft loans for 7 projects
  • Finance Ministry may enforce sunset clause on tax breaks for STPIs & EOUs
  • 10 more integrated textile parks to come up in XI Plan
  • GST may be 14 pc, indicates FM

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 11, 2008
  • Panalpina appoints Marco Gadola as new group CFO
  • Newbuilding for Maersk
  • Promising outlook for MASkargo
  • Interstream Barging to integrate Vopak Barging Europe
  • Another record result for K+N
  • SITL starts in Paris today, come and visit the ITJ at stand L-100

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 11, 2008
  • EU tonnage tax rules warning
  • Pirates swarm round bulker
  • MOL's new Asia services
  • Good year for Norden
  • Cargo ship ashore in N Europe storms
  • Statoil set to charter Farstad PSV from Aker

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 11, 2008
  • VT Halter Marine in Raytheon-led FRC-B team
  • Two cruise lines to refund fuel surcharges
  • FLEX LNG ups ship size
  • Aker Yards books order for LNG powered PSV

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 11, 2008
  • Scrap rates surge to new high
    DEMOLITION rates have rocketed to all-time levels as shipowners refuse to scrap their ageing 'cash cows'.
  • Breakers offer top dollar as records fall
  • BIMCO's Melchiors 'relieved of duties'
    SURPRISE move sees secretary-general Carsten Melchiors replaced by industry veteran Torben C Skaanild.
  • LA traffic at risk over dirty trucks row
    CONTAINERS could be diverted to adjacent Long Beach unless split between ports is resolved soon.
  • Still cruisin' but dark clouds may be looming
    REGULATION, taxation and the environment will be high on the agenda at the Seatrade Cruise Convention.
  • Rule change threat to cruise ports
    AMERICAN ports tightened their links with the cruise industry following September 11, 2001, as the fear-of-flying factor took hold.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 11, 2008
  • Gas price to soar as CNG takes over
    Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) will take over from LNG within the next 15 years as the main way to transport gas in the Mediterranean and elsewhere
  • Prodigal Greeks return to home flag
    GREEK owners have notched up record tonnage increases and newbuilding orders over the past year, and are also returning to the Greek flag, a new annual report shows
  • GAC breaks into Lanka bunker market
    GAC Ships has been selected by the Ceylon Petroleum Corp as a joint venture partner to sell bunkers in Colombo port in a move that is expected to bring down prices, now among the highest in the region
  • Shanghai set for No.1 box crown
    THERE is a good chance that the port of Shanghai may move ahead of Singapore in the race to handle the most containers in 2008
  • California ignores Fed court ruling
    CALIFORNIA is continuing to enforce the use of low-sulphur fuel in auxiliary engines within 24n-m of the coast, despite a federal court ruling that the regulation is invalid
  • MOL lines up trio of new services
    MOL has announced the introduction of three new Asia-Middle East services, all starting in April 2008
  • Subic Freeport ups bunker capacity
  • Russia joins billionaires club
  • Maro splits into three off Spain
  • Brazil faces piracy surge
  • Chevron to meet Thai LNG needs
  • Chemoil to increase Fujairah capacity
  • Minister facing gambling rap

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 11, 2008
  • Maersk upgrades U.S.-Middle East
    Maersk Line adds vessel, changes rotation on MECL2 service between Mideast, Mediterranean, and U.S. East Coast.
  • Report says global warming threatens transportation
  • Trade deficit edges up
  • MOL consolidates Asia-Mideast liner services
  • NAFTA trade off in '07
  • Demand drives Danaos net
  • New government relations manager for Houston port
  • A.P. Moller names new 7,000-TEU container ship
  • Washington state apple export prices increase
  • BIMCO replaces Melchiors
  • Americas traffic powers Lufthansa cargo increase

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 11, 2008
  • K+N still growing strongly
  • MOL sets sail with three new Asia ' Middle East services
  • Maersk adds vessel, upgrades Middle East ' US East Coast route
  • Australia's ABB follows the boxes
  • German rail strike called off but public sector dispute continues

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 11, 2008
  • Royal backs down
    Royal Caribbean Cruises will revise a controversial fuel supplement for some passengers.
  • Dry-bulk soars
    US-listed bulker owners see their shares climb steeply as Wall Street reacts to the Fed with a bullish day of trading.
  • Horizon tackles fuel costs
    US containership operator unveils plan to boost fuel efficiency and recover costs as bunker prices rise.
  • Cautious Coustas
    Danaos head taking a careful stance on any future moves in the sale-and- purchase market for containerships.
  • Danaos fixtures impress
    Dahlman Rose analyst says US-listed boxship owner's results show a strong market, but he slashes the company's target price.
  • Melchiors shown the door
    After clashing with president Philip Embiricos on policy issues BIMCO secretary general steps down with immediate effect.
  • Deficient dozen
    Australian port state inspectors round up 12 ships that failed safety checks in February.
  • US dockers plan war walkout
    West coast ports face shutdown on May Day in union protest at Iraq war.
  • German ship in drugs bust
    Master of boxship given $1m bail in Trinidad after second drugs find on same vessel in five months.
  • Quintana schedules vote
    US-listed bulker owner's shareholders will have their say in April on the bid by Excel Maritime Carriers.
  • Better all round for DFDS
    Each of Danish ro-ro player's five divisions returned more profit in strong 2007.
  • Life lead
    Lloyd's Register and UK Club get together to tackle lifesaving issues.
  • Fredriksen sells VLCC
    Ship Finance International cashes in on single-skin but sees the sale of another tanker collapse.
  • Weather delays Artemis re-float
    "Highest tide in a while" on Tuesday now deemed best time to lift stranded Dutch ship off French beach.
  • Norden tackles 'conservative' tag
    Danish owner defends 2008 forecast as share price slips in 'most volatile market we have ever seen.'
  • Farstad close to five-year fix
    Karl-Johan Bakken-led offshore owner close to securing long-term deal for newbuilding.
  • Yantai Marine up for grabs
    Cosco and Hainan Airlines vying for stake in Chinese boxship owner ahead of listing.
  • Wanted: mechanical engineers
    Philippines urged to convert land-based engineers into pool of maritime talent to solve crew crisis.
  • Hallin on a high
    John Giddens-led offshore player posts record figures as long-term charter ploy pays off.
  • DOF goes green at Aker
    Oslo-listed offshore owner inks LNG-powered unit at Norwegian yard and immediately fixes it for five years.
  • Acergy finds new chief
    Oslo-listed offshore owner names ex-Transocean man Jean Cahuzac as chief executive.
  • SCI wants red tape cut away
    Indian owner desperate for rule change to allow it to order vessels at newly-built yards.
  • USCG calls off search
    Search for Florida woman who jumped from Costa cruise ship will only resume 'if new information comes to light.'
  • Daewoo adds eight
    European owner orders 4,000-teu octet at Korean yard for delivery by 2011.
  • MOL doubles up
    Japanese liner company is bolstering its links between Asia and the Middle East to six strings.
  • Horn denies wrongdoing
    Head of Ukraine's Chernomorsky rejects claim of illegal privatisation of 61 Communards yard.
  • Japan takes a breather
    Export orders at major shipbuilders slow to 1.3mgt, but bulkers still dominate order intake.
  • Seadrill eats more SapuraCrest
    For the second time in less than a week Fredriksen firm snaps up more stock in Malaysian firm.
  • Esvagt makes acquisition
    AP Moller-Maersk unit buys ex-Falklands fishery patrol craft for conversion to crew change ship.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2008
  • Battle over Hapag-Lloyd heats up
  • TORM completes 50% FR8 acquisition
  • Matson ups fuel surcharge to new record
  • TACA maintains BAF, CAF
  • Maersk yard delivers 7,000-TEU ship
  • Customs at Port of Spain find drugs attached to ship hull
  • American Airlines Cargo raising fuel surcharge
  • Cargolux increasing fuel surcharge
  • Mexico prepares to pressure U.S. on cross-border trucking
  • ITC investigates U.S.-Chile FTA origin rules, ag tariff changes
  • CBP sets 2008 canned tuna quota
  • CEVA subsidiary SCG names new CFO, operations VP
  • Panalpina appoints Gadola as new CFO
  • Davies Turner increases garment trailer fleet for U.K./Morocco trade
  • Port of New Orleans unveils new master plan
  • Ports of Busan, Dafeng sign MOU
  • ILWU plans May Day stoppage
  • Moynihan to retire from Port of Richmond
  • Lytle in line for Long Beach port's No. 2 position
  • Baxter takes Peel Ports reins
  • Chambers named Port of Houston government relations manager

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 11, 2008
  • Norden posts gigantic profit growth
    D/S Norden continues to amaze with its performance in 2007. In 2007, the profit was so high that the company's board and management has decided that every Norden employee will be awarded three months' extra pay on average as ...
  • More ports ' then Russian fleet can grow
    The Russian government program for the modernisation of the country's transport systems has been extended until 2015. The program for the development of sea transport includes an increase in port capacity so that it is 17 per cent larger than ...
  • Port of Tallinn extends tender period
    AS Tallinna Sadam (Port of Tallinn) has extended the period for the state procurement process involving the construction of a terminal until 15 April. The port company has received six offers. The objective is to build a new container terminal ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 11, 2008
  • First double-hull barge for Durban
    Smit Amandla Marine's double-hull vessel signals new era for South African delivery fleet.
  • Japan turns to emissions trading
    Environment minister says industries that invest in green technology should be rewarded.
  • California to enforce struck-down fuel rules
    Agency citing federal rules to keep auxiliary engine regulations in play despite court ruling.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • No IFO bunkers at Paranagua
    Supplies tight in two Brazilian ports but Santos is back to normal.
  • Rotterdam market remains firm
  • Fishermen threaten port blockade over fuel costs
    Regional government minister rules out fuel subsidiaries and points to 'fuel efficiencies' as best way forward.
  • Cosmo to reduce bunker output
    The Japanese refiner will cut bunker fuel output by 10,000-15,000 mt per month.
  • New double-hulled tanker for Aegean
    Company says it will be taking delivery of seven other new-builds in the course of the year.
  • Oil storage project for Jebel Ali
    Port's bunker market set to grow on planned expansion at the port.

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On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New Violation of International Law and Freedom of Navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia fell by -9.4%
The Spice
At the Marina di Carrara port, a growth of +3.7% was recorded
Ruote Libere denounces the loosening of anti-mafia controls in the road transport sector
Modena
Franchini: Minister Salvini's obsession with the construction of the Strait Bridge, even at the cost of widening the controls
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Geneva
PLSCI indices of the main national ports on the rise by container traffic volume
A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private companies
Paris
It provides for the creation of the Établissement Public du Commerce et de l'Industrie
In India, it is planned to designate at least one tugboat in major ports for emergencies at sea
Mumbai
Currently this is only happening in the ports of Mumbai and Chennai.
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be increased to 2.8 million teu
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges to focus on the development of a "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
ABB Signs Service Agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Zurich
It has a duration of 15 years and covers 33 ships in the fleet.
P&O Maritime Logistics (DP World Group) to acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will retain 49%
Stable freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in May
Genoa
A decrease of -2.4% was recorded in the Ligurian capital's airport; a rise of +7.2% was recorded in the Savona airport
Consilium Safety Group Expands Presence in Türkiye and Maritime Market
Gothenburg
Ares Marine acquired
The first InnoWay freight railcars have left the Bagnoli della Rosandra plant
Fincantieri has opened a new Innovation Antenna in South Korea
Seoul
It is located in the heart of Seoul's technology district.
The commissioners of various AdSPs also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Rome
Provisions for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
Ferrara/Naples
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sectors
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Hupac announces expansion of Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Noise
Daily departures will be made
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
Board of Directors Renewed. Paolo Salvaro Remains General Secretary
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
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