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March 17, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ransomed Egyptian crewmen recount capture by pirates
    With gunfire whizzing overhead, an Egyptian mechanic faced down Somali pirates attacking his cargo ship with nothing but an axe.
  • China defends Spratlys patrols
    China yesterday defended its move to send a patrol ship to the disputed Spratly islands, saying that it was not a violation of an agreement to maintain the peace in the South China Sea.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK February down 20.6pc to 1.3 million TEU, Singapore off 19.8pc
  • CCNI, Hamburg Sud, MSC slash Asia-WCSA service capacity
  • Guangdong shippers accuse Maersk of illegal hike in THC
  • China signs free trade agreement with Pakistan
  • Slumping rates could cost shipping lines US$68 billion this year
  • India's first mega box terminal project bags 9 bidders
  • Panama Canal Authority receive bids to build new locks
  • Delta optimistic it will renew lease at Atlanta airport
  • Continental Airlines ranked first by Fortune Magazine
  • Okay Airways resumes Tianjin-Hefe-Kunming service
  • SAA joins Cargo 2000
  • Macau Airport's January cargo volume plummeted 74pc

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bombay Chamber's maritime conference unfolding today
  • Ace Logistics raises profile at informEx India 2009
  • Fairmacs launches break-bulk service ex-Singapore to Chennai & Vizag
  • CMA CGM to rationalise SIRIUS service between Med., W. Africa & EC of S. America
  • Maersk Line changes Samba service by avoiding Suez Canal
  • "K" Line exits Portland as volumes plunge, but still offers Hanjin slots
  • Qinzhou port launches new line to Hong Kong
  • APL hikes Europe-to-Asia freight rates
  • Hamburg Süd braising them on westbound transatlantic services
  • Hanjin doing it on Asia-Europe route
  • Sinotrans shines amidst enveloping gloom
  • TSA fine-tunes bunker charge calculation
  • US box traffic up in March as peak season climb begins
  • AADA rate hike for China, HK, Taiwan, Korea to Australia exports
  • My OOCL Center to lower costs for customers
  • US body cuts dumping duty on Indian seafood
  • CoPT strikes deal with Petronet to develop LNG terminal
  • Karnataka govt decides to form maritime board
  • CONCOR's ICD-Sanatnagar begins road transport of ex-im boxes
  • Industrial output slides by 0.5 pc in January 2009
  • Paper industry to get TUFS benefits
  • Depreciating rupee lights up textile exporters' hopes again
  • Fieo team meets FinMin officials to press demands

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 16, 2009
  • Greek-owned tonnage grows
  • Anglo-Eastern takes over college
  • Pirate attack thwarted
  • Queensland clean-up continues

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 16, 2009
  • New repair yard for Houma
  • Fraser Shipyards awarded $3.7 million state improvement grant
  • BAE Systems Hawaii gets Port Royal repair award
  • Genmar unit fined $1 million
  • Sveaas in new bid for Trico board seats

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Asciano puts key assets up for sale
    TWO of Australia's most recognised transport brands are on the market as parent Asciano tries to defray a $4.5bn debt.
  • US clamps down on magic pipe offenders
    GENERAL Maritime fined $1m, put under maximum probation term requiring audits and regular reports.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 16, 2009
  • Hellenic rejigs debt deals
    HELLENIC Carriers is to restructure its debt repayments after striking a deal with two banks.
  • GenMar fined over log book
    GENERAL Maritime Management (Portugal) has been slapped with a million dollar fine by a US federal judge in Texas for failing to maintain an accurate oil record book aboard the crude tanker Genmar Defiance, it was revealed to
  • Chavez orders ports takeover
    VENEZUELAN President Hugo Chavez has sent the navy to the nation's ports and airports in a bid to seize control from state governors.
  • Clarksons spots market opening
    THE RECESSION is opening up expansion opportunities for London-based shipbroker Clarksons, CEO Andi Case told Fairplay today.
  • Rough ride for Rio's Chinalco deal
    RIO TINTO'S proposal to sell a $20Bn stake to Chinalco has struck further hurdles with Canberra delaying approval and a leading Australian institutional investor announcing strong opposition.
  • Steel on road to recovery
    STEEL is on the road to recovery according to India's second-largest producer Steel Authority of India.
  • Asciano up for sale
    THE BOARD of Australian ports and rail operator Asciano has put the whole company up for sale after receiving what it said were 'multiple expressions of interest/proposals from a range of industry and financial parties'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 16, 2009
  • Technology for a Recession
  • Diesel Falls 2.8 Cents to $2.017
  • Southeastern Increases Direct Delivery
  • Idle Box Fleet Hits 484 Ships
  • Two European Shipper Groups to Merge
  • New Chief for Truck Maker
  • Forth Ports Profit Gains on Higher Traffic
  • NY Factories Hit New Low
  • Industrial Production Drops
  • UK's Brown Vows to Combat Protectionism
  • Clarksons Net Income Falls
  • South Korea, EU Trade Pact Likely
  • ATA Finds Bright Freight Outlook
  • Vancouver Docks Strike Threat Over
  • United Arab Shipping to Hike Rates
  • Maersk to Upgrage Philippine Service
  • Chennai Terminal Project Attracts Bidders
  • Tianjin to Consolidate Port Assets
  • Obama Names Mulvey Acting Chairman of STB
  • South Korea to Provide Tax Break for Shipping

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 16, 2009
  • Matson culls vessel in Hawaii service
  • ERFCP to merge with ESC
  • CMA CGMs new ship tips the green scales
  • Master of Pacific Adventurer detained
  • LA/Long Beach PierPass off peak shifts slashed

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 16, 2009
  • Bank pressure
    S&P issues negative outlook for several banks with exposure to deteriorating shipping markets.
  • Genmar fined $1m
    US federal court orders General Maritime to pay $1m for in Genmar Defiance magic pipe case.
  • Drillship tied up
    Transocean's Deepwater Pathfinder continues winning streak with $600,000-per-day contract as Addax prepares to drill in Gulf of Guinea.
  • CSAV hires help
    Chilean boxship operator hires bank to develop new business plan as it confronts liner downturn.
  • Chavez port grab
    Venezuela's leftist president orders navy to seize country's ports and airports.
  • Attack thwarted
    Vinalines bulker dodges pirate attack in Gulf of Aden with Turkish and Danish naval help.
  • Case dismissive
    Clarkson CEO says a new shipbroking venture by his predecessor Richard Fulford-Smith would be "just another competitor" as he fights off questions on controversial staff contracts.
  • Sveaas hits back
    Norwegian investor claims Trico is hiding behind the law and using self-serving tactics to block his ascent to the board.
  • Scan spat settled
    Scan Geophysical to hand over just $1m to end $12.3m dispute with Deep Sea Supply.
  • "Days of terror"
    Blue Star crew recount their hostage ordeal at the hands of Somali pirates.
  • US ports in play?
    Pension fund owned developer makes $8.9bn bid for 60 year concession to privatise key Virginia ports.
  • Deal dead
    Havila Shipping admits Havila Phoenix charter has gone up in flames, but could a joint-venture come to the rescue?
  • Brunei bids
    Ferry operators wanted to run Borneo tourist service to Sabah, Malaysia.
  • Forth falters
    UK ports operator hit by fall in property values in 2008 as results turn red.
  • Clarkson divi up
    London-listed shipbroker lifts shareholder payout despite fall in full-year profit and warning of a challenging 2009.
  • Spill master held
    Pacific Adventurer captain surrenders passport to Queensland authorities as oil spill hits 250 tonnes.
  • Sil Tide free
    Ukraine says four crew and Tidewater ship seized off West Africa at the weekend are released.
  • Seven feared dead
    Three bodies recovered off China as Vietnamese coal carrier sinks in gale.
  • Dockers injured
    Three men suffer broken legs after loader pins them to cargo hold wall at Wilmington, US.
  • Hellenic up, down
    Profit up at Fotini Karamanlis-led dry-bulk owner but shares slide as costs and one-off hits impinge.
  • Dry demolition
    Eight more bulkers face breakers' torches, plus three auctioned Sorus reefers.
  • Axe falls
    More than half of 400-strong workforce to go at Keppel Cebu Shipyard in the Philippines.
  • Tug sinks
    US vessel goes down in Mississippi, but three crew escape with minor injuries.
  • Paper loss
    AP Moller-Maersk is ditching napkins in favour of kitchen roll on its ships to save money.
  • Roll up!
    Samsung Heavy plans to sell KRW 700bn of bonds as orders disappear in global slump.
  • Western down
    Norwegian bulker player's profits slip, but revenues climb in "strong" year.
  • S'pore down 20%
    Terminals in Lion Republic see container volumes slump from a year ago as global trade declines.
  • Four taken
    Ukrainian and three Filipinos kidnapped off Nigeria/Cameroon border after vessel is attacked.
  • PSL keeps selling
    Unnamed Chinese-buyer takes 1985-built bulker as Thai shipowner continues fleet clear out.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2009
  • Maersk Asia/Europe loop on long-term Suez bypass
  • Delmas to feed Nigeria port from Abidjan
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen laying up ships
  • Virgin Cargo brings in new Oceania manager
  • Obama puts food safety on front burner
  • COOL takes effect, ban issued on "downer" cattle
  • Beef, pork exports increase in January
  • Former Maersk vet joins NYK Logistics
  • Chavez takes control of Venezuelan ports
  • Va. port privatization review to take 12-18 months
  • COSCO volumes reflect Singapore's struggles

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 16, 2009
  • Half billion loss for STX Europe
    STX Europe reports an operating loss of NOK 561 million for 2008, compared to a NOK 177 operating loss in 2007. Turnover was up by NOK 4.5 billion compared Read more
  • Maersk analyses CO2-transports
    Maersk Tankers, the tanker arm of A. P. Møller-Mærsk, has carried out a transport and use of carbon dioxide emissions study. Maersk Tankers has designed a tanker capable of Read more
  • Mols-Linien hit by high oil prices
    Mols-Linien A/S was hit hard by high oil prices and the financial crisis in 2008. The result for the company fell from DKK 63 million to a deficit Read more
  • Sevan Marine in yard conflict over payments
    The Chinese yard Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry threatens to take Norwegian Sevan Marine into arbitration in Singapore because of missed payments, according to international media. In a press release Read more
  • NSA positive to new transport plan
    The Norwegian Government has now announced the national transport plan for 2010-2019 ' the Government subsidies to sea transports and maritime infrastructure will increase from NOK 703 million to 1,085 million Read more
  • Svendborg Bugser buys tug Colombian tug
    Svendborg Bugser A/S has purchased the Colombian tug Poseidon, which will be renamed Egesund upon arrival in Denmark. The tug will be taken over in Cartagena, Colombia, this week

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 16, 2009
  • Europe: Bunker prices weaken in Rotterdam
    But some other key ports see prices firm.
  • Bunker spill captain served legal papers
    Authorities praised for deciding against oil dispersants.
  • Aegean expands in Greece
    New York-listed global marine fuel supplier sets up 'permanent presence' in Patras.
  • Support for bunker levy grows
    German shipowners' group says EU's emissions trading scheme would leave European owners at a 'disadvantage'.
  • Asia: Downward slide for bunker prices
    Fall in line with drops in crude oil prices.
  • World fleet: Surplus tonnage 'could last years'
    Overcapacity could reach 10,000 vessels, even with order-book cancellations says DNV.
  • Vopak posts 17% rise in profit
    Adds 5.3 million m³ of storage capacity in 2008; expects storage demand to grow.
  • Brightoil meets obstacles in Hong Kong start-up
    Hopes to start supplying in April but yet to secure storage space.
  • Japan sees further drop to bunker sales in January
    Bunker sales in the country have been falling since September 2008.
  • Tender for bunker tanker charter
    Coastal vessel sought to transport bunker fuel for a period of six months.
  • No further cuts from OPEC
    Oil cartel wants to enforce agreed cuts before considering further reductions.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
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%.
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
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%
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