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June 16, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Caribbean tanker rates up on port delays
    The cost to transport crude oil from the Caribbean on Aframax tankers surged last week as delays at Gulf Coast ports forced charterers to hire additional ships.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd acquires new boss, restructures executive board
  • Hanjin Shipping to offer Malta-Adriatic Feeder service
  • World customs bodies call for 100pc screening law to be scrapped
  • Jiangsu trade value in first four months second largest in China
  • Seoul police build container fort to stave off beef import protesters
  • As price rises, Indian oilmeals move out in containers
  • RAND Corporation downplays terrorist-pirate threat
  • Continental strikes new deal for ExpressJet capacity
  • ATA sues FedEx after filing Chapter 11 for loss of military business
  • AirBridgeCargo receives AOC from Canada

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maxicon launches MIB service ex-JN Port
  • Goodearth Maritime plans IPO to finance $ 800-m shipyard project
  • Seasonal dip in India to N. Europe & E. Asia freight rates
  • MMTC floats tenders for coke import
  • Stockpiles of iron ore at Chinese ports lower demand
  • GTI attracts 4 services in just 2 months
  • Talks this week to boost rail freight services with Pak
  • Gati planning 7-10 pc hike in freight rates
  • CONCOR pays 75 pc dividend
  • Road freight rates in TN hiked by 20 pc
  • Currency factor now favours apparel exporters
  • Steel products export duties modified
  • Doha round crucial to India-Nath
  • Cabinet approves amendments to DTAA with Syria
  • Land lease pacts of 7 Goa SEZs revoked
  • RBI's lending rate hike too late to halt rupee fall-experts
  • 15 pc export duty imposed on iron ore
  • Forex reserves up

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 13, 2008
  • Economic Zones World purchases Gazeley
  • USA reduces delays in busy corridor

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 13, 2008
  • Port of Olympia Commissioners Ok $14.9 million in new GO bonds
  • US rail freight traffic sees gains, losses
  • APL vessel earns honors for rescue of family at sea
  • Port of Portland Oks lease for Corps' dredges at Terminal 2
  • WalMart names Evergreen Line International Ocean Carrier of the Year

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 13, 2008
  • Somalia food aid shipments at risk
    WORLD Food Programme will be stopped unless the UN can find a navy to take over in escorting aid ships.
  • IMB urges Somalia patrols as UN backs military force
  • Back-up plans readied ahead of Hapag-Lloyd sale
    BOX lines are discussing contingency plans in the event of another round of consolidation.
  • Car carrier capacity shortage 'will continue'
    HÖEGH Autoliners chief warns sector will continue to experience shortage of capacity until the end of next year.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 13, 2008
  • Dry market sinks deeper
    "HIGH flyers have further to fall", says Fairlay's markets editor Andrew Lansdale, based on continued falls in the Baltic Capesize Index, which is down a further 1,218 points to 13,960 today after yesterday's record fall.
  • Spanish owners seek compensation
    SPANISH owners are seeking legal advice over compensation for major losses incurred this week during the road hauliers strike over soaring fuel costs. Full Story
  • Piracy and terrorism linked?
    CONCLUSIONS in a RAND report fail to consider the "cross pollination" that may be going on between pirates and terrorists, security insiders say. Full Story
  • Subic cargoes require scanning
    CUSTOMS in the Philippines are now subjecting all Subic Bay Freeport-bound cargoes to full X-ray scanning. Full Story
  • Soaring bunker costs damage Viking
    A 52% increase in bunker costs has had a negative impact on yields for Finnish cruise company Viking Line. Full Story
  • Transpetro to announce Promef tenders
    TRANSPETRO, will release the tender document for its fleet renewal programme, (Promef 2) later today or by Monday afternoon at the latest, says its president.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 13, 2008
  • Exporters warned on e-filing penalties
    Trade has less than four months to prepare for the enforcement of new electronic filing regulations for exports which carry new fines as high as $10,000.
  • Evergreen switching NUE to APM Terminals in Virginia
  • Matson to raise surcharge
  • Floods stall Midwest trains
  • Horizon Logistics, DAS open Puerto Rico car service
  • Intermarine charges rise
  • Study: NYC should expand maritime support services
  • Portland keeps dredges
  • Evergreen Line cooperating in greenhouse gas project
  • CII hosts FMC seminar
  • Teamsters union files to represent Atlas, Polar

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 13, 2008
  • Blue-chip ocean carrier for sale: one careful owner, reluctant sale
    The die is cast and in the next few days German tourist giant, TUI AG, parent of Hapag-Lloyd, will send out an 'information memorandum' to potential buyers and set the 'beauty parade' in motion to sell off the ocean carrier to the highest bidder; whether they reside in the Federal Republic or elsewhere.
  • Vuosaari gears up for post-panamax ships
  • Rotterdam's rail hinterland traffic on a growth spiral
  • Concor and FACT set up CFS at Vallarpadam, India
  • Freightliner acquired by Bahrain investment fund
  • More trouble brewing in Brazil

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 13, 2008
  • Genmar indicted
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led General Maritime faces federal charges in Texas over waste oils from the Genmar Defiance.
  • Hosco takes resale
    VLCC on order at Jiangnan Changxing goes to Gao Yanming-led Hebei Ocean Shipping for $145m, brokers say.
  • 'Manifold impact'
    White & Case lawyer says recent High Court decision in Gearbulk's claim against Stocznia Gdynia could give shipbuilders an out.
  • Trico man wins
    Joseph Compofelice cleans up in shareholder vote to become new chairman of DeepOcean.
  • Easy there!
    Sir Stelios' latest addition, easyCruise Life, grounds off Syros less than a month into operation.
  • Ship my car
    US containership owner Horizon Lines pens a deal with DAS Global Services to ship cars from New Jersey to Puerto Rico.
  • Onassis encore
    Tanker titan revived in new play about his relations with Jackie O, Callas and son, Alexandros.
  • Genmar to rise?
    Nordic bank Nordea starts investment coverage of tanker owner with positive view of shares.
  • It's quotes time
    Iranian bachelors and spinsters face the sack while Christodoulou earns air miles and brownie points.
  • Shreyas sells oldie
    Indian owner releases 22-year-old multi-purpose vessel in $11.5m deal.
  • Translink orders
    Vancouver operator back at Washington Marine yard for another SeaBus ferry.
  • Horizon goes green
    New environmental effort addresses water and air pollution, as well as sustainable logistics.
  • K-Sea snags credit
    US tank-barge owner signs on to new and extended credit to fund tug boat and ATB acquisitions.
  • Port rapport
    Moroccan port of Tanger-Med links up with Calais, Dover and Algeciras on trade and security.
  • TK targets $220m
    Teekay Offshore Partners in line for windfall after detailing follow-on offer and share sale.
  • MLL's $2bn splash
    Indian shipowner Mercator wants second hand rig to launch offshore spending spree.
  • Lion IPO for NCS
    New Century Shipbuilding of China to seek $1.5bn IPO in Singapore this year.
  • CSSC in gear
    Chinese shipyard group spending big on new ship engine plant in Guangzhou.
  • Corking
    Icelandic lo-lo line Samskip links Irish port of Cork to Rotterdam and Zeebrugge.
  • Time up for EMS
    Eitzen Maritime Services says 'watch out' as it calls time on Spanish retailer Clockwise.
  • Life saver
    Aker Finnish yards may have secured work the day after STX threatens axe.
  • Two held in HK
    Flooded emergency pump room lands Hong Kong boxship in hot water with inspectors.
  • Dof sells to Trico
    Helge Mogster-led offshore owner is NOK 100m up after selling its stake in DeepOcean to US giant.
  • WFP in aid appeal
    End of Dutch naval escort contract has World Food Programme seeking cover in Somalia.
  • Grand gesture
    Boxship alliance adding ninth ship to Japan-Europe run to cut speeds and emissions.
  • Newbies cost BC
    Cash splashed on German newbuildings dents Canadian ferry owner's annual result.
  • Levinsen out
    Aker's Okean shipyard in Ukraine gets new president as Russians prepare to take control.
  • New CFO at Aries
    Mons Bolin-led company has a new chief financial officer.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 13, 2008
  • P&O Ferries to order car-passenger ferries from Aker Yards
  • Cathay/Dragonair May cargo volume rises faster than capacity
  • Korean truckers strike over fuel costs
  • Great Lakes traffic: ore up, limestone down
  • Perkins Logistics acquires Vogel Specialized Hauling
  • Manufacturers ask CBP to test drive "10+2"
  • Aldonas: Link U.S. trade preference to supply chain development
  • Manufacturers see negative GDP in 2nd quarter
  • Congress told of need to strengthen chemical security
  • Choice wins contract from Elekta
  • CorTrans names Jones executive VP
  • SFI report throws cold water on box scan law
  • Maher files complaint against N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority
  • Long Beach port terminal plan gets public boos, cheers

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 13, 2008
  • P&O to place order in Finland
    Aker Yards and P&O Ferries have signed a letter of intent for two 49,000-gt car- and passenger ferries worth totally EUR 360 million. Delivery is scheduled to take place in 2010 and 2011 respectively, and the vessels will ...
  • Russian admiral blames shipowner and shipyard for fatal accident
    The Russian navy chief Vladimir Vysotsky visited the navy shipyard in Baltiysk after the explosion on the container carrier Enisay on 5 June, when nine persons were killed and three were injured. According to newsru.com, he said that the 82 ...
  • 64-year old tanker sold to Nigeria
    The average age of the Danish flagged merchant fleet was lowered on Thursday, when the 64-year old veteran tanker Tiny Swan was taken out of the register. The tanker has been sold to Nigerian Great Eagle Maritime International of ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 13, 2008
  • From sludge to biodiesel
    Grant awarded to university for sustainable fuel research.
  • Piraeus terminals go to COSCO
    Marine Minister predicts 'substantial increase' in turnover. Investment could reverse bunker market's decline.
  • Global bunker market report
  • Fujairah pipeline behind schedule
    Work on the project has been put back to March 2010.
  • Rotterdam bunker market remains firm
  • Singapore bunker prices extend gains
    Buyers stay on the sidelines because of high prices.
  • Singapore sees drop in bunker sales volume
    Bunker sales in May fell on high prices.
  • Fuel oil arbitrage expected to dip
    Fuel oil inflows to Asian markets to slow in July.
  • Shipping 'slows global warming'
    Spokesman for Greek Shipping committee says ship emissions actually lead to 'global cooling'.
  • Greek shipping says 'no' to CO2 taxes
    Says liners are already consuming fuel efficiently due to surging bunker costs.
  • OPEC will not raise output
    The oil cartel maintains that supply is 'more than enough'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SHIPPING
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
PORTS
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
SHIPPING
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
COMPANIES
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
CRUISES
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
TRUCKING
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
TRUCKING
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
PORTS
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
LOGISTICS
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
SHIPPING
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
SHIPPING
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
SHIPPING
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
INDUSTRY
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
ASSOCIATIONS
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
PORTS
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
SHIPPING
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
PORTS
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
SHIPYARDS
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
TRADE
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
The Goulette
-16.9% drop in unloading loads and +6.8% increase in loading loads
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
PORTS
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
PORTS
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
SHIPPING
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
SHIPPING
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
PORTS
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
SHIPPING
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
PORTS
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
SHIPPING
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
PORTS
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
SHIPPING
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
PORTS
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
SHIPPING
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
PORTS
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
LOGISTICS
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
YACHTING
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
SHIPPING
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
PORTS
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
COMPANIES
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
NEWS
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
SHIPYARDS
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
MARITIME SERVICES
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
PORTS
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
INDUSTRY
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
LOGISTICS
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
PORTS
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
PORTS
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
PORTS
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
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
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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› 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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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%
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