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June 20, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Lack of ships curtailing deepwater drilling
    As President George Bush calls for repealing a ban on drilling off most of the coast of the United States, a shortage of ships used for deepwater offshore drilling promises to impede any rapid turnaround in oil exploration and supply.
  • Marco Polo sells 6 ships for $4m gain
    INTEGRATED shipping group Marco Polo Marine is selling six of its Singapore-flagged vessels, a combination of tugs and barges, for $12.5 million as part of its fleet renewal policy. The sale, to be done through its Marco Polo Shipping unit, will give Marco Polo a net gain of about $4 million.
  • Business at Royal Caribbean holding up despite rising fuel costs
    Bookings with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd are up for the rest of the year, but chief executive Richard Fain admits to keeping a close eye on reservations just in case anything changes.
  • Gulf tanker rates may jump on Asia, Atlantic demand

Sched Netweb site
  • AADA to implement increased bunker surcharge hike in July
  • Hapag-Lloyd, New World Alliance merge Asia-Mexico loops into one
  • Safmarine names two 2,500-TEU newbuildings in Germany
  • Wenzhou April export value soars 47pc over March
  • Port congestion at India's JNPT threatens export trade
  • Alabama's Mobile container terminal to open in September
  • US airfreight industry fears worsening trade
  • Pilot union publishes advertisement charging DHL with US anti-trust violations
  • Three carriers add flights to established Yantai routes
  • HK-Canadian Grand Power Logistics profit margin shrinks in first quarter

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Hamburg Sud adds vessel to revamped EPIC service
  • MOL ship TOPS
  • Last of Liberty ships sets sail for afterlife as Greek Museum
  • Sical Logistics net rises by 11 pc
  • Evergreen Line named Wal-Mart's Carrier of the Year
  • VRL Logistics to invest Rs 1,100 cr. in expansion
  • Cement exports only from Gujarat: DGFT decree soon
  • India, Syria ink revised DTAA
  • Thrust to S&T initiatives with Canada
  • Flood of Chinese tyres alarms ATMA
  • Vizag port sets new 1-day record in loading granulated slag
  • Capital dredging finally in full swing at Paradip Port
  • Ports with green purpose!
  • CoPT to float fresh tender for dredging, but awaits easier norms
  • Soaring oil prices to ground US airlines by year-end, says study
  • Sec. 10AA curbs tax benefits for IT industry in SEZs-Nasscom
  • Indirect tax coffers swell by Rs 4k cr. in April-May

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 19, 2008
  • Wilhelmsen quits Norwegian flag for Malta
  • American Club ponders manpower "time bomb"
  • Hamburg Süd's new Asia-Subcontinent service
  • IMO Headquarters officially re-opens after $122m spend
  • New Orleans renews Panama Canal alliance

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 19, 2008
  • Clipper clipped for $4.75 million in pollution plea
  • Carnival Corporation earnings beat expectations
  • Aker Yards plans bond floats

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 19, 2008
  • Port of Vancouver harbor crane makes short work of heavy lifts
  • Coast Guard to commission new cutter SEA DEVIL
  • MarAd partners with Great American to provide onboard training for cadets
  • Foss Maritime vessels earn CSA safety award
  • Customs officers nab fugitive at Washington border crossing

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 19, 2008
  • Cosco will not cut speeds of entire fleet
    LINE will not slow speeds of its other ships, after having introduced similar move for its liner fleet.
  • CKYH lines will cut ship speeds to save on fuel
  • EU cargo declaration scheme 'behind schedule'
    EUROPEAN shipowners' organisation says implementation of 24-hour rule might have to be postponed.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 19, 2008
  • Delta militants attack FPSO
    SEABORNE raiders this morning attacked Shell's 312,500dwt FPSO Bonga, 75n-miles offshore Nigeria ' and it is believed that some could still be hidden on the vessel. Shell stopped operations in the oilfield after the attack, shutting in a reported 200,000bpd
  • Carnival holds firm
    CARNIVAL Corporation kept its second-quarter profits steady as better-than-expected yields counterbalanced surging fuel costs
  • Argentina strike extended
    ORGANISERS of the 100-day-old farmer's strike affecting Argentina have extended their ban on grain exports until midnight on 20 June
  • Marina to regulate NVOCCs
    THE Philippines' Maritime Industry Authority is to take over the supervision and regulation of international shipping lines and NVOCCs in the country
  • Malta Shipards to privatise
    MALTA'S government has decided to start the process to privatise Malta Shipyards, the PM says
  • Weak $ favours US exports
    ALTHOUGH the US economy is strugglingn, forecasts for containerised cargo this year point at sustained growth, a port conference hears
  • Car carriers 'have hit optimum size'
    RESTRICTIONS on car carrier dimensions will mean newbuilding orders placed by Japanese lines must stay close to current capacity, says the head of MOL's car carrier division

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 19, 2008
  • Rebranding Thamesport changes name
    New London Thamesport name designed to emphasize its proximity to UK's most important market, boost global brand.
  • S. Carolina approves $100 million investment budget
  • U.S., South Korea resume talks on beef imports
  • Union Pacific re-opens lines in flooded Midwest areas
  • Gemini files Chapter 11
  • Canada chooses its location for new U.S. bridge crossing
  • WTO in sight for Russia
  • Projects give Port Canaveral area economic boost
  • Japan, Canada ink CSI
  • Asia-Australia carriers increase bunker surcharges
  • CSAV adds Levant route

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 19, 2008
  • OMG orders ten vessels from Damen
  • COSCO doubles up at Prince Rupert
  • FEFC imposes Vietnam congestion surcharge
  • Zim also buys into Contarsa
  • Kalmar's new hybrid drive straddle

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 19, 2008
  • Carnival flat
    Arison stopped in tracks by $158m fuel costs as second-quarter profits flatline.
  • Go Pride, go
    Tartsinis-headed Global Ocean fixes handysize to Oldendorff for $44-45,000 a day.
  • FoCus-Pocus
    ITF inspectors can perform magic but are the cards up their sleeves blue or green?
  • Dozen for Paragon
    Michael Bodouroglou-led bulker owner spends $80m on supramax to take its fleet to 12 ships.
  • Royal approval
    Njal Saevik-led shipowner confirms term employment for the Havila Princess but has no plans to pull vessels off the spot market.
  • Tuzla action
    Turkish prime minister Tayyip Erdogan warns shipbuilders on safety record at Istanbul complex.
  • Markets bonding
    Lighter mood on Norwegian financial scene tempts Aker Yards into $230m bond issue.
  • Sludge saboteurs?
    German operator of boxship caught in 'magic pipe' sting in US suspects whistleblowers sabotaged equipment.
  • Gulf Nav CEO out
    Simon Barham resigns from Gulf Navigation hot seat after 11 months citing "family reasons".
  • Make or brake?
    Cosco joins the go-slow club of owners fighting racing fuel prices.
  • Big day for DSME
    Mystery European owner signs for capesize and VLCC pair for around $526m at Daewoo.
  • Fat fine for IHI?
    Japan's IHI Corp could be landed with a whopping $15m fine for misstated earnings.
  • Six out
    Singapore shipowner gets $3m hit following sale of three tugs and three barges.
  • Tanker off to Oyo
    Former suezmax Histria Crown set for new role as FPSO off Nigeria.
  • Arkady gets grip
    Rough and rumble to come in NCSP board room as Putin's judo pal is thrown into the mix.
  • Nortechs scraps
    Arne Blystad-backed FPSO outfit has opted to dispose of two suezmax hull sections.
  • Alam extends
    Malaysian offshore vessel company secures more work for anchor handler.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 19, 2008
  • No shippers, no U.S. short sea initiative
  • Slow steaming will absorb newbuildings
  • Hamburg Sud adds services connecting China, SE Asia and South Asia
  • Wilhelmsen prompted to shift to Malta to avoid tonnage tax
  • COSCO finds success in vessel slowdown plan
  • CSAV adds East Med shuttle
  • Fuel costs could curtail Chinese air freight growth, says CEVA official
  • Gemini seeks protection from creditors
  • GAO sides with Boeing in Air Force fueling tanker contract dispute
  • ANA accepts first passenger-to-freighter 767-300
  • U.S. logistics costs took bigger bite in 2007
  • Korean president apologizes over beef import deal
  • UPS buys out partner in Korean joint venture
  • SAP to acquire Visiprise
  • GreenCarrier hires Chu to manage China operations
  • Sinotrans said to be mulling merger with China Changjang
  • West Coast dockers' contract talks report progress, issues remain
  • DP World acquires majority stake in Spanish port
  • Oakland port staff unions seek job cuts delay

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 19, 2008
  • Ro-ro vessels to be rebuilt by Aker Yards
    Aker Yards Lifecycle Services has signed two significant conversion contracts. On Finnlines' ro-ro vessels Finnmill and Finnpulp the weather deck will be converted for ro-ro cargo by building ramps from the upper trailer deck. Today the weather deck ...
  • Finland's largest container cranes in Helsinki's new port
    The terminal operator Finnsteve will during the summer take delivery of four Post-Panamax container cranes from Kalmar Industries for their container terminal in Helsinki's new Vuosaari port, which will be operational in November 2008. The first crane is already ...
  • Royal Caribbeans new neighbourhood concept
    Royal Caribbean International has released more details about their gigantic Genesis-twins on order at Aker Yards Turku shipyard. The first vessel Oasis of the Seas will be handed over in the autumn of 2009, followed by Allure of the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 19, 2008
  • Global bunker market report
  • NGO input 'highly valued' at IMO
    Secretary-General says the organisation benefits from interaction with the industry it regulates.
  • Fuel oil storage facility for Cyprus
    Minister say its will be completed within two years of signing contracts.
  • Rotterdam barge market tight
  • Prices leap in Uruguay
    State refinery fuel oil prices to rise by $50 per metric tonne.
  • Singapore bunker prices at record level
    Bunker prices are also up for most of the ports in the region.
  • Bunker costs forcing 'restructuring' of fishing industry
    Europe's fishing fleet facing annual fuel bill of $3.7 billion.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks down
    Fuel oil stocks down 15% on higher Chinese demand and fewer arbitrage cargoes.
  • VLCC crew face three-year jail term for Korean spill
    Owners of the vessels involved in the collision could be fined $30,000 each.
  • COSCO to implement slow steaming
    A pilot scheme to reduce fuel consumption and emissions yielded 'impressive' results.
  • SSA wants 'transparent' bunker levy system
    Singapore Shipping Association wants IMO evaluation for a 'fairly executed' tax on bunker usage.
  • Global bunker market report
  • Pakistan supplier drops plan to import 380 cst
    'No development' on import plans since 2006, Pakistan's biggest bunker supplier says.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Transaction valued at $440 million
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Shanghai
They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
SAILING LIST
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US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
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PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
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