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December 15, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ningbo Port plans for Shanghai listing in H1
    Ningbo Port Co Ltd, one of China's four biggest deep water ports focusing on international trade, plans to raise about 10 billion yuan (S$2.04 billion) via a Shanghai listing in the first half of 2010, sources familiar with the matter said yesterday.
  • S'pore's Nov container throughput up 1.7%
    Singapore port's container throughput has finally turned into positive year-on-year figures, posting a 1.7 per cent rise to 2.33 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in November from 2.29 million TEUs in the previous corresponding period.
  • Countries plan controls on ships visiting Antarctica
    Countries that manage Antarctica plan to impose tough new controls on ships visiting the southern oceans and the fuels they use to reduce the threat of human and environmental disasters posed by increasing numbers of tourists, officials said on Saturday.
  • Higher coal prices ahead as congestion at ports hits exports
  • Seychelles regaining strategic importance amid anti-piracy efforts
  • EU's anti-piracy fleet seeking to expand area of operations

Sched Netweb site
  • US Gulf dockers prompt Hanjin to mull Jacksonville pull-out
  • Hyundai increases China to India rates from December 24
  • Chongqing readies for January opening of western China's biggest CT
  • Chaos results as South Africa bans high cube box trucks for safety reasons
  • US Customs will go slow and easy enforcing stringent 10+2 rules
  • Marseilles Fos port deep sea box volume up 25pc
  • NYK carries out accident drill with Japanese Coast Guard
  • Court banishes ships from US waters after US$2.7 million pollution fine
  • Thai Air supplies needed capacity in China airfreight shortage
  • Latin American air cargo traffic peaks on Europe's demand
  • Nanjing launches three air routes to North America
  • Alitalia to launch Moscow to Turin air service December 19
  • China Postal Airlines provides its first flights to Russia
  • Air Trans Africa to launch Tripoli to Beijing service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Trans Asian Shipping christens new vessel
  • MOL switching to 11-digit booking & B/L numbers
  • Arshiya's tech. arm sells Cyberlog supply chain product suite to aurionPro Solutions
  • Steep rate hikes from US East & Gulf Coasts to S. America due in 2010
  • CMA CGM starts intra-Black Sea, intra-Baltic Sea weekly services
  • Coscon to hike THC, waste rate, add bunker surcharges from next month
  • APL reports robust four-week volume recovery
  • T S Lines ties up with KMTC to link Korea, China & Thailand
  • China Merchants to sign 35-year deal to run Colombo terminal
  • MAERSK LINE to call at DP World Callao's new CT at Peru in 2010
  • Free trade pact prompts Swire to increase calls to Port Klang
  • Majestic Enrich launches Malaysia-Singapore feeder
  • CTSA can't wait till May, levies $ 400/FEU hike from January 15
  • St Petersburg's FCT breaks Russian box record in Nov.
  • Ningbo Daxie port area's box volume up
  • MOL to focus more on LNG than boxes during slump
  • Zim to hike Asia-Europe rates by $ 250/TEU from Jan.
  • Handicraft exports soar in Oct.
  • Cuppa provides less cheer abroad
  • 17 Major Port projects may be handed over to private sector
  • Kolkata Port draught maintenance spending comes under MoF lens
  • JNPT wins another award for implementation of official language
  • ECoR hauling less ore now
  • Asia to account for 40 pc of global trade by 2028, projects DHL survey
  • Vegetable prices feed inflation
  • Customs duty on power equipment halved
  • 'Singapore symposium' in Delhi tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2009
  • Germany's railways carry a fifth less freight in the first three quarters of 2009
    A total of 226.4 million t of freight were transported on Germany's railway network in the first nine months of 2009, according to the Federal Statistical Office (D...
  • Logwin sells French subsidiary to Dimotrans
    The international logistics service provider Logwin has sold the overland haulage activities of its Genas-based French company Logwin Road + Rail Lyon S.A.S. (formerly TK Logistik)...
  • Clive Broadley elected president of Clecat
    The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has welcomed the appointment of Clive Broadley as president of Clecat, the Brussels-based European Association for Forwarding, ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • USCG drops fight against Buzzards Bay law
  • FASA pushes for louder Asian voice at IMO
  • Euros5m dredging study
  • Shipping industry pushes IMO at Copenhagen
  • UK shippers call for container scanning climb down
  • KPI project underway

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • Venezuela releases Gulmar vessels
  • GMMOS set to expand OSV fleet
  • AHL Shipping hopes newbuild program can be revived

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • Port of Camas Washougal nets judge's favorable ruling
  • Crowley adding third sailing to Florida/Central America run
  • Trucking group taps Quinnas treasurer for organization
  • EPA boss announces plan to fund Seattle pollution test
  • Panama Canal teaming up with Port of Palm Beach

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • Maersk cuts ship speeds on more routes
    Shippers see benefits of slow steaming, with little disruption to their supply chains.
  • Maersk pushes on with slow steaming research
  • Brazilian yards inflate prices for gas carriers
    Vessels cost 20% more than those built in South Korea.
  • Aegean inks new $100m credit facility
    Marine fuel supplier inks deal with BNP Paribas.
  • Seaspan to subsidise super-slow steaming
    Owner readies up to $2m for its charterers to cover costs of slowing down larger boxships.
  • Little value seen in Atalanta patrol move
    Expanding anti-piracy operations area by itself is not enough, says Merchant Maritime Welfare Centre head.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • OSG rescues US yard
    OVERSEAS Shipholding Group has purchased two tanker newbuilds from Aker Philadelphia, staving off a feared collapse of the builder
  • Extreme weather hazards Oz
    SHIPPING in Western Australia is facing contrasting but dangerous conditions at either end of the state's lengthy coastline
  • Cyclone tears through Pacific
    A CYCLONE hit Fiji today and could be heading for Tonga, with inter-island South Pacific ferry services cancelled
  • Aegean taps new credit
    AEGEAN Marine Petroleum Network secured yet another new credit facility today, despite continued scarcity of shipping lending
  • UN climate talks resume
    SHIPPING leaders resumed talks today at the UN climate summit after proceedings were briefly suspended when developing nations withdrew their co-operation
  • Italy leads EU NAVFOR
    ITALY'S navy has taken over command of the European Union Naval Force's anti-piracy fleet
  • EP forms shipping intergroup
    A SHIPPING intergroup has been set up by the European Parliament

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • USPS Narrows Branch Consolidation List
  • EPA Joins Fight Against Dangerous Fish
  • Diesel Decline Deepens in Sixth Consecutive Week
  • MOL Hikes Reefer Rates
  • Roadrunner Buys Bullet Freight Systems
  • Analyst Sees LTL Truck Rates Deteriorating
  • Port of LA Cuts Terminal Rents
  • TUI Rebuffs Fredriksen Board Bid
  • Asia-Europe Container Rates Rise
  • Ocean Carriers Appeal California Low-Sulfur Rule
  • Fitch Forecasts Modest 2010 Growth
  • Lufthansa Cargo Workers Protest Night Flight Ban
  • BA Faces Strike Threat
  • Lufthansa to Appeal Night Flight Ruling
  • Seaway Ending 'Tough Year'
  • Aqaba to Extend Container Terminal Berth
  • U.S., Japan Reach Open Skies Pact
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Reaches $6.8 billion
  • EEOC Charges YRC With Race Discrimination
  • Grand Alliance Adds Vietnam Stop
  • Union Pacific Sets Record in Crop Unit Trains
  • Descartes Eyes $43 Million European Acquisition
  • CN Labor Dispute Goes to Arbitration
  • Rail Chemical Loads Hit 2009 High

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • High Roller Rothwell cashes-in ICG shares
  • WSC to lead carriers' public awareness campaign
  • FMC repeals terminal agreement exemption
  • Momentum building for carriers to cast away their chassis
  • China still on recovery tack

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • Orderbook overkill
    DVB Group warns of big surplus of small capes putting pressure on earnings.
  • Nobu flogs bonds
    Vantage Drilling is selling $135m of bonds as Nobu Su's stake in the Texas company increases.
  • Privalov privy
    Ex-Novoship president Tagir Izmaylov unaware that Fiona Maritime's Yuri Privalov was listening in on newbuilding deals.
  • Funds for friends
    Former Novoship president Tagir Izmaylov expects to repay Yuri Nikitin $13m in loans when he wins London court case.
  • $100m more
    Acquisitions in the pipeline for bunker supplier and tanker owner Aegean Marine as it secures new credit line with BNP Paribas.
  • PNSC buying
    Pakistan national owner puts feelers out for second-hand handysizes aged up to 10 years.
  • Four corner fight
    With days to go a quartet of contestants for TradeWinds' Maritime Photographer of the Year have established a clear lead.
  • Four missing
    Eight Ukrainian crew rescued after cargoship sinks off Israel, but more still unaccounted for.
  • Debt deal
    Estonian ro-ro owner Tallink agrees 50% cut in repayments with banks.
  • Another jumper
    Asylum seeker leaps from Stena ferry that was deporting him from UK to Netherlands.
  • Eitzen sells out
    Chemical tanker owner's second recent share sale over-subscribed, raising NOK 84m.
  • Ningbo's target
    Chinese port aiming to raise CNY 10bn from IPO in Shanghai next year.
  • NCSP up again
    Russia's Novorossiysk port operator builds cargo volumes further despite global slump.
  • Feeder fix
    Dutch containership Pride of Sneek out of action for up to seven weeks after piston penetrates engine.
  • Croatia bound
    Norwegian chemical-tanker owner Utkilen to have two Italian hulls completed at 3 Maj Shipyard.
  • Not us
    Oil trader Vitol denies involvement in deal to buy four Dynacom tankers with PDVSA.
  • OSG settles
    OSG agrees settlement with Aker Philadelphia and American Shipping over Jones Act newbuildings.
  • One in six delayed
    BIMCO suggests that less than 17% of newbuildings have been delayed in the last three months.
  • Ulstein Brazil haul
    Norwegian ship design firm seals deals for six offshore support vessels from Brazilian owners.
  • Swiber seals LOAs
    Offshore contractor Swiber Holdings ties up offshore support tonnage to unnamed oil majors.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • Grand Alliance adds Vietnam/USEC call
  • MOL raises U.S. reefer rates to Asia
  • MOL goes to 11-digit bill of lading
  • Rail regulation draft bill circulated
  • Calhoun elected Waterways Council chairman
  • Alliance: Cross-border truck dispute harms jobs
  • SFI put on backburner
  • Exports, retail sales improve
  • CBP: IPR seizures slip with border traffic
  • Court: PMSA may appeal Calif. air regulation
  • Long Beach won't match L.A. lease discount
  • Jordan container terminal to be expanded

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • New vessel to Kristina Cruises
    The Finnish shipping company Kristina Cruises Oy has signed a letter of intent to buy the 12,825 GT Malta-flagged cruise vessel The Iris. She will be renamed Kristina Katarina
  • Mærsk reflags supertanker
    A P Møller-Mærsk has reflagged its supertanker Maersk Newton, 307,000 DWT, to French flag. The Maersk Newton is the ninth unit in a series of nine supertankers delivered from

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2009
  • Copenhagen: Time running out for legally binding agreement
    Finance from bunkers could be the key to engagement from developing nations.
  • Antarctic: Tough fuel rules move one step closer
    IMO meets with treaty signatories as new Polar code nears completion.
  • Ship companies fined for spills in North America
    Delay in reporting the spill is 'alarming'.
  • Bunker prices fall in Rotterdam
    Good bunker demand and avails in Rotterdam.
  • Aegean secures new credit facility
    President says company's financial liquidity is 'a key competitive advantage'.
  • Markets start the week softer
    Tight avails for prompt deliveries in Fujairah.
  • Restrictions on fuel barges lifted
    Fuel supplier says decision has helped flagging business, which had declined by a quarter.
  • Fuel oil demand shows signs of firming
    South Korean power-company considers buying another cargo.
  • COP15: 'Selfish' countries blocking shipping emissions deal
    Around $30 billion revenue for climate fund at risk as developing countries object to universally applied measures.
  • UN orders partial bunkering ban
    Sanctions against North Korea include prohibition on supplies to suspect ships.
  • O.W. Bunker poised to expand its Australia operation
    O.W. manager speaks of 'market of opportunity'.
  • New supplier in Turkish ports
    Operations underway in Mersin and Iskenderun.
  • Singapore 380 cSt plunges from week ago levels
    Bunker fuel prices in Busan holding firm.
  • European fuel oil falls $48 pmt in a week
    Front month WTI crude oil price trading below $70 per barrel for first time since October 7.
  • Singapore bunker sales down month-on-month
    But volumes are marginally up from November 2008.
  • Bharat starts direct offers at Mumbai
    Bonded 380 cSt bunker fuel now available directly from refiner.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
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%
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
LOGISTICS
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
SHIPPING
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
After the meeting between AdSP and the Municipality, several associations reiterate their no to the cruise terminal
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%
PORTS
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
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