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March 11, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Playing musical chairs
    HOW recession resistant is shipping? On the face of it, the answer may seem pretty clear. Not at all.
  • All shipping firms will lose money in '09: Maersk CEO
    All container shipping companies are likely to lose money this year and some will go out of business if freight rates do not recover, Maersk Line's chief executive told Reuters on Monday.
Strait Talk
  • IMO alliance for a cause
    OVER the years the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has taken an increasingly active stance on issues affecting world shipping. It is becoming far less simply a body that reacts to issues that come to its attention through its member states.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Playing musical chairs
    HOW recession resistant is shipping? On the face of it, the answer may seem pretty clear. Not at all.
  • All shipping firms will lose money in '09: Maersk CEO
    All container shipping companies are likely to lose money this year and some will go out of business if freight rates do not recover, Maersk Line's chief executive told Reuters on Monday.
Strait Talk
  • IMO alliance for a cause
    OVER the years the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has taken an increasingly active stance on issues affecting world shipping. It is becoming far less simply a body that reacts to issues that come to its attention through its member states.

Sched Netweb site
  • Gloomy forecasts plague box shipping industry as Jan volumes dive 20pc
  • Senior liner managers foresee Intra-Asia March/April volumes to surge 20 per cent
  • Ningbo-Taiwan direct shipping box volume close to 10,000 TEU
  • Zhangjiagang port volume up 32pc in 2008
  • Jiangsu government meet to plan for box volume increase
  • Maersk's 1,000th ship call on west coast eco-fuel switch
  • India starts barging cargo from Nhava Sheva to Dharamtar Port
  • CN's Chicago town mitigation continues post EJ&E acquisition
  • Hactl tonnage falls 22pc at Hong Kong airport in February
  • Pilots face unpaid leave as SIA grounds 15pc of fleet
  • Shenzhen Airport mail cargo volume falls 35pc in January

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • AFC and Nord-Flyg offering service from Germany and Benelux to Spain
    The Munich (Germany)-based specialist for air freight consolidation Air Freight Consolidator (AFC) and the Swedish airline Nord-Flyg Madrid offers connections from the main cargo c...
  • Konrad Sch'tte to strengthen Air Partner's sales team
    Konrad Sch'tte has moved to the sales division of Air Partner, one of the world's biggest charter aircraft providers. He has been gathering experience of the charter business in th...
  • Hapag-Lloyd board candidates
    The Hapag-Lloyd supervisory board plans to appoint Peter Ganz to the executive board as chief financial officer at its next meeting. After studying business administration, Ganz be...
  • Maersk: general rate increase in the Europe-Middle East and South Asia trade
    The Danish shipping giant Maersk recently announced that it will raise its rates on 1 April, as the current tariff is unsustainable and demand is improving. The increases on eastbo...
  • Port of Turku handles record number of new cars
    The port of Turku (Finland) imported a record number of new cars in 2008. The port saw 93,577 cars pass over the quayside, a 28% increase over the preceding year. In contrast, good...
  • DB Schenker expands Middle East network
    The German service provider DB Schenker continues to expand its network in the Middle East by founding a separate company named Schenker Saudi Arabia LLC on 1 March. The new entity...
  • Albion Chemicals Group renamed
    The Brenntag-owned Albion Chemicals Group has now been renamed Brenntag UK & Ireland. "Rebranding to Brenntag UK & Ireland positions the business as a global leader in chemical dis...
  • Kuehne + Nagel strengthens capabilities in the oil and gas logistics market
    The Schindellegi (Switzerland)-based logistics and supply chain management service provider Kuehne + Nagel recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to take over J. ...
  • Harwich International Port gets 'wings'
    Harwich International Port, one of the UK's leading multi-purpose freight and passenger ports, recently welcomed the arrival of some unusual cargo to its no. 5 berth. The shipment ...
  • Germany: first decrease in inland shipping in 2008
    According to provisional data of Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), inland waterways traffic in Germany in 2008 did not reach its record level of 2007: Compared with ...
  • Frozen Food Express substantially improves Q4 figures
    The refrigerated trucking company Frozen Food Express Industries (FFE) lost USD 201,000 in Q4/2008, compared with a loss of USD 3.5 million in the same period in 2007. The improvem...

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • 16 missing after collision
  • ICTSI expects "more difficult year"
  • Chief engineer pleads guilty to record book charges
  • ESPO "need for clear rules on financing"

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • Reefer operator to pay $1,4 million in pollution case
  • Navy contract for Atlantic Marine Mayport
  • Coast Guard release Cosco Busan investigation findings
  • OSV contracts canceled as Norway's KMV files for bankruptcy
  • DNV project promises safer navigation in ice
  • Trico won't allow Sveaas nominees on Board

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • Maersk Line in talks to delay newbuildings
    WORLD'S largest boxship operator in negotiations to delay the delivery of newbuildings on order.
  • Maersk Line to lay-up 25 boxships
  • Marseilles to hold crisis talks over UNM liquidation
    PORT'S supervisory board to hold an emergency meeting as shiprepairer is put into liquidation.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • Global oil outlook trimmed
    THE new Energy Information Administration outlook predicts that world oil consumption will fall by 1.4M bpd this year, to 84.3M bpd
  • Martinoli takes NCL helm
    CRUISE industry veteran Roberto Martinoli was appointed president and chief operating officer of Norwegian Cruise Line today
  • Argentine yard victorious
    A New York judge has thrown out an attachment order used by Wilhelm Finance to garnish $2.3M in funds from Argentinean yard Astillero Rio Santiago
  • US policy changed as fine erased
    POLITICAL pressure from Congress has forced US Customs to change penalty guidelines under the Passenger Vessel Services Act and refund at least $800,000 in fines, Fairplay has learned
  • German exports falling fast
    GERMANY'S export activity dropped by 4.4% to $85Bn in January, after a 4% reduction in December, as the recession's impact deepened
  • PDVSA closes big gas deal
    VENEZUELA'S government-owned oil giant PDVSA has formed a multibillion-dollar offshore gas venture with Portuguese, Argentine, US and Japanese groups

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • SoCal Ports Face Dray Truck Scramble
  • Nova Scotia Kills Gateway Project
  • Halifax, Seaway Talk Short Sea
  • NRS Chairman Frank Walsh Dies at 62
  • South America's Recovery Project
  • Conference to Explore Short Sea Shipping
  • Car Carriers Target Heavy Lift
  • Senator Files HMT Exemption Bill
  • Diesel Drops 4.2 Cents to $2.045
  • European Short Sea Carrier's Volume, Profit Fall
  • Hanjin Hikes Asia-Europe, Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Slumps
  • Costco Moves to Tokyo DC
  • Outsourced Logistics Growing
  • Long Beach TWIC Deadline Nears
  • IMO Forms Global Ballast Alliance
  • Trade Rep. to Get Tough on Labor, Environment
  • Short Line Volume Drops 21 Percent
  • One Million Signed Up for TWIC
  • DHL Names New Japan Head
  • Alitalia Cargo Sale to Close Within Days
  • Indian Dock Strike Deferred
  • Genesee & Wyoming Traffic Slides
  • Con-way Cuts Wages, Benefits

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • 'Guilty' plea by Cosco Busan pilot
  • Sirius 1 & 2 Med / ECSA becomes one
  • India's Chinese toy ban 'relaxed' in face of WTO threat
  • 'Single tradelane' ship lay-ups soar
  • Philippine exports plummet by 41%

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • US stocks leap
    Shipping shares climb sharply as optimism fuels broader market rally in New York.
  • USCG lays blame
    US Coast Guard issues report on Cosco Busan spill, blaming pilot's navigational error and master's failure to monitor him.
  • Armada under fire
    Biggest creditor of insolvent Singapore chartering group to challenge fairness and transparency of scheme of arrangement.
  • Nordic newie
    Austal yard in Australia bags catamaran order from Denmark's Nordic Ferry Services.
  • Crewman arrested
    Princess Cruises crewmember is arrested in Los Angeles for alleged sexual assault of a passenger.
  • Casualty file
    TradeWinds WebTV presents the first instalment of its weekly casualty roundup, the place to see the latest in maritime mishaps.
  • FMR cuts Hercules
    Fidelity Investments slashes stake in rig and liftboat owner Hercules Offshore by nearly 41%.
  • Mariner fesses up
    Spanish seafarer pleads guilty to charges of falsifying records over discharges from the chemical tanker Nautilus.
  • CSDC's cash grab
    Hong Kong-listed shipowner finds route to $1.17bn as notes issue is backed and parent is tapped for preferential loan.
  • Lightering done
    Damaged SKS Satilla's cargo removed but work required for safe transit to shipyard for repairs.
  • Friday deadline
    US Shipping Partners reveals new waiver from lenders that gives it until the end of the week on defaults.
  • Norden axes pair
    Two handysize newbuildings at Chinese yard cancelled with deposit paid back in full.
  • Bulk blow
    Li Shaode-led CSDC says domestic bulk COA volume down by a third while charter revenue is cut by nearly 40% following renewals today.
  • Karmsund fails
    Norwegian shipyard files for bankruptcy leading to the immediate cancellation of two giant Solstad anchor handlers.
  • Lay-offs ahead
    Delay of Ekofisk platform deal spells trouble for Aker Solutions yard in Norway.
  • Rasmussen to sell
    Major Norden shareholder to sell off half of holding in Danish owner which missed annual profit target.
  • Under the curtain
    STX Europe prepares to unveil new steel-saving concept in cruiseship newbuildings.
  • Norden feels heat
    Shares in Danish owner plunge as profit falls short of expectations and Rasmussen group to sell half of holding.
  • Fish carrier blaze
    Four crew members hospitalised in the Azores as fire fighters contain fire aboard the Spanish-controlled Izar Argia.
  • ICTSI drops
    Philippines port operator endures biggest annual profit fall for 10 years.
  • Torm's sale storm
    Danish owner to face public prosecutor over the sale of a 1997-built panamax bulker.
  • Buzz burns NOL
    Rumour of $250m rights issue sends NOL's stock price spinning.
  • Wartsila wins
    Finnish group to supply engines, propellers for two Sartor Shipping newbuilds designed by Vik-Sandvik subsidiary.
  • Norden profit up
    But Carsten Mortensen-led tanker and bulker giant falls short of target and forecasts vastly weaker 2009.
  • Waiting game
    Philippines owner Solid Shipping halts boxship buys as it awaits price falls in economic downturn.
  • No pullback
    Brightening outlook for the dry-cargo sector makes 10 bulker orderbook secure, Sinotrans says.
  • Dubai downturn
    Slowing of construction projects in Middle East leaves Dutch dredger Van Oord with headache this year.
  • Reef fine
    Bulker master pays PHP 5,000 penalty after vessel grounds on Philippines coral.
  • Sixteen missing
    No sign of South Korean bulker or crew after collision with RCL-owned car-carrier off Japan.
  • SGP's S&P
    Thailand gas company snaps up Japanese LPG carrier to boost logistics operations.
  • Hanjin hikes
    Korean container line looks to raise rates for Asia-Europe and transatlantic routes.
  • Reliance reneges
    Indian oil major pulls out of deal to charter drillship Neptune Explorer. No word yet on compensation.
  • Remains riddle
    Workers discover set of bones while renovating former Smiths Dock shipyard in UK.
  • HMY goes green
    British marine equipment supplier expands range with acquisition of ballast water treatment specialist.
  • Auckland dips
    Declining vehicle imports take toll on interim results at New Zealand port as dividend is suspended.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • Kolding: No lines will see black in 2009
  • Maersk boosts rate on Europe/Asia trades
  • Hanjin boosts rates in Asia/Europe, transatlantic
  • Siemens Energy puts wind blades on U.S. rails
  • Napolitano to visit border nations
  • ICTSI 2008 revenue up, profit down
  • Hong Kong port sees 4th quarter reversal
  • TWIC hits 1 million enrollments

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • DFDS's figures better than expected
    The DFDS Group did better than expected in 2008, according to CEO Niels Smedegaard. The group was affected by the global decline in all its markets. The overall figures show
  • Hamburg Süd scales down
    Due to deteriorating market conditions, Hamburg Süd has decided to reduce capacity in the trade between the Mediterranean and the East Coast of South America with immediate effect. In a
  • Karmsund loses Singapore contract
    Norwegian Karmsund Maritime is fighting for its survival, but after the Singapore-based Ezra Holding cancelled two anchor handling supply vessel contracts worth NOK 1.240 billion in total, the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • Europe: Bunker prices firm
    Hamburg market 'very quiet'.
  • Shipping should act to cut emissions
    Head of DNV wants more research on using natural gas as a bunker fuel.
  • Aegean facing new commission lawsuit
    Previous case in Greek court was unsuccessful, Aegean says claim is 'meritless'.
  • Distillate supply concerns as regulation deadline approaches
    Market is being stretched, concerns over price escalation, says study.
  • Russian navy looks to oil companies for bunker deliveries
    Head of fuel procurement for the Russian armed forces says oil companies should provide bunkers to naval ships.
  • Hedge losses cost shipping company over $80 million
    Norden's hedging losses significantly worse than predicted.
  • DFDS rides out bunker price fluctuations
    Total bunker cost increase in 2008 even as company cuts consumption, but Q4 price drop helped.
  • Asia: Bunker fuel prices see marginal gains
    Traders in Tokyo Bay seeing more enquiries as prices undercut Busan.
  • Cargo ship sinks after collision
    Wide oil slick spotted near accident site off the coast of central Japan.
  • Bunkering resumes as cyclone threat eases
  • Iran supplier wants larger share of Bandar Abbas market
    Currently supplies about 20% of bunkers needed by foreign vessels.
  • Indian refiner urged to bunker foreign ships
    Foreign-owned vessels unable to buy bunkers at Paradip port.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
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
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
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
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%
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
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
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
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%
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
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%)
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
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
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%
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
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
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
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%
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%.
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%)
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
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%
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
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
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
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%
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
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
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%
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
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
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
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%
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%
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
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
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
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%
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
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
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%
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%
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
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
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
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
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
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.
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
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
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
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%)
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%
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
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
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.
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%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
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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
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
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
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
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.
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
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
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
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%)
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
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
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
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.
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
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
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
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
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
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 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
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
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