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July 13, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Adani picked to develop coal port in Queensland
    Adani Group, India's biggest coal importer, was picked to develop an export facility for the fuel in Australia, a spokeswoman said.
  • Evergreen Group buys 10 vessels from CSBC: report
    Taiwan's Evergreen Group will order 10 ships from the island's leading shipyard for US$1.03 billion, powering ahead with a plan to more than double its container fleet, a report said yesterday.
  • 'Barefoot Bandit' nabbed after high-speed boat chase
    For two years he stayed a step ahead of the law - stealing cars, powerboats and even aeroplanes, police say, while building a reputation as a 21st-century folk hero. But Colton Harris-Moore's celebrity became his downfall.

Sched Netweb site
  • China's port volume ranked No 1 worldwide for 7th year
  • Box and space shortages delay Maersk's peak season surcharge
  • MSC adds new call to Bushehr, Iran, on feeder service
  • Maersk loses appetite for acquisitions, nothing to buy
  • Idle fleet drops to new low of 340,000 TEU - 174 ships
  • SNCF Geodis chief blasts shippers over single-wagon claims
  • ATA figures show US truck volumes slipped 0.6pc in May
  • Malaysia's French-designed, Spanish-built sub sails home
  • DB Schenker 'Moscovite' container train links Duisburg and Moscow
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens Baltic distribution centre in Riga
  • Toll to acquire UK forwarders, sells stake in Pacorini JV
  • Dachser expands Polish air and sea freight market
  • Moscow-Domodedovo wins IATA Airport Platinum Status

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Schenker India expands network in Western region
  • Business as usual not yet, cautions Drewry
  • Transporting history!
  • Cmde Jitendran now Pipavav Shipyard CEO
  • More cellular ships stream into service
  • CMA CGM puts new 11,400-TEUer ships on Asia-Europe run
  • Owens Corning recognises for service excellence
  • 36-yr voyage comes to an end
  • Hapag-Lloyd upgrades WSX service
  • UASC, Hapag, HMM & CSCL to start S-E Asia-Australia service
  • CMA CGM imposing rate hikes, peak season surcharges
  • TUI expects Hapag-Lloyd profits to beat predictions this year
  • ...to charge $ 100/TEU low water St Lawrence River fee
  • AADA lowers China-Oz bunker charge
  • Freight not going forward at AI's Chennai warehouse
  • Global standards code for costume jewellery exports likely
  • CECA with Malaysia likely by Dec.-end
  • Economists figure industrial output growth at 16 pc in May
  • PEC sees better biz in selling pulses online
  • MoU brings home Ontario's mining knowhow
  • Second thoughts on stimulus rollback

Marine Logweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • BP places new cap on leaking well
  • Shallow water industry also hit by drilling moratorium
  • Industry associations slam new drilling moratorium
  • Salazar replaces moratorium with new drilling suspensions
  • NOAA cancels SWATH contract
  • Moratorium will hit workers beyond Gulf Coast
  • A2SEA orders wind turbine installer
  • Seadrill buys harsh environment jack-up building at Jurong
  • Zukunft now Federal On-Scene Coordinator for Gulf spill response
  • Maersk orders slow steaming kits for 34 more ships
  • $536 million Transpetro order for new STX Europe Brazil shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • First Westwood ship arrives at Port of Portland terminal
  • Portland Coast Guard Commander relieved of duties following investigation
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition takes delivery of two tankers
  • Repair work set to begin on Sea-Tac Airport runway
  • Ship management firm guilty of pollution act violations

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • DNV surveyors find asbestos on more newbuildings
    Turkish and Chinese yards allegedly continue to use the mineral despite 2002 ban
  • Chemtanker newbuilding loaded with asbestos
  • Frontline scraps two tankers at higher prices Kuwait vessels raise concern
  • Alarm over asbestos
  • Grindrod ready to pounce on distressed sales
    Company eyeing either individual ships or company fleets
  • OACL eyes its first ship buys
  • CMA CGM rejects Qatar loan
    Jacques Saade says conditions of the terms the investors were asking were 'too...
  • Speculation mounts over CMA CGM Qatar loan...
  • More bad news for steel and iron ore as freight rates continue to fall
    Chinese ore imports down, while European steelmakers warn of lacklustre recovery
  • Owners' earnings hit by glut of ships and...

Fairplayweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • CMA CGM predicts bumper year
    CMA CGM is on course for one of its "best years" after losses of over $1Bn in 2009, the French line's CEO told Fairplay today
  • DFDS completes Norfolkline deal
    DANISH ro-ro company DFDS confirmed to Fairplay today it has completed its purchase of Norfolkline
  • LA port strike grows
    UNION workers responsible for processing cargo at the busiest box port complex in the US have expanded their strike by walking out on a fifth terminal
  • Saudi Arabia plans port upgrades
    SAUDI Arabia expects to spend $100Bn over the next decade on transport development including five port projects, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • STX Offshore wins LPG contract
    STX NORWAY offshore has confirmed that it has won a $536M contract to build eight LPG carriers at its new Brazilian shipyard
  • Russia to maintain wheat exports
    THE RUSSIAN government says it will sustain levels of export shipments of grain from its Black Sea and Sea of Azov ports, despite what it calls a "killer drought" in the country

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • Court Fines Carrier $4 Million in Oil Waste Case
  • Commerce Dept., USPS to Help Exporters
  • Auburn University to Study Truck Pricing
  • Oakland Terminal Closes After Death of Port Worker
  • Diesel Prices Drop to a 19-Week Low
  • LA-Long Beach Handles All Cargo While Clerks Strike
  • Air France-KLM to Pay $87 Million in Cartel Settlement
  • APL Adds Congestion Surcharge on Freight to India
  • Chrysler Group Transport Orders 325 Trucks
  • Exporters Seek Shipping Changes at Export-Import Bank
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk Completes Sale of Norfolkline
  • Heavy Truck Sales to Rise 26 Percent
  • CEVA to Manage Janssen Pharmaceutica Distribution Center
  • YRC Worldwide Predicts Pre-Tax Profit
  • CMA CGM Rejects Qatari Cash Injection
  • CMA CGM Christens Flagship
  • Tight Credit Squeezes Truckers
  • States Identify 'Urgent' Infrastructure Projects
  • Truth in Advertising -- and Contracting
  • Con-way Upgrades to High-Tech Trucks
  • In New York, They Drive By Night
  • Is LA-Long Beach More Business Friendly?
  • Cloudy, With a Chance of Pain
  • FMC Wades Into stormy Waters
  • Clock Ticks on Hours of Service
  • Shipping Security Takes Off

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • LA terminal operators to investigate port congestion
  • CMA CGM names goliath
  • 'Charlotte Maersk' still fighting fire
  • LA clerk strike hots up
  • Shenzhen's Da Chan wins more business from CMA CGM

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • Grace emerges in bulker deal
    Mysterious shipowner tied to sale of Eastwind Maritime-managed ship abandoned at Tripoli, sources say.
  • GSP pens PSV deal in Bulgaria
    Romanian offshore outfit lands second contract to support drilling campaign.
  • Saldanha hijacking ruling to stand
    Judge rejects Cosco application to take landmark judgment on freight hire during pirate detention to appeal.
  • OPCO digs Diamond rig gig
    Diamond Offshore's Egyptian rig relocation may spark shift in Obama Administration's moratorium sentiment, analyst says.
  • Cosco bags Danish wind ship deal
    Danish green energy firm A2Sea signs for $139m wind turbine installation unit at Cosco Shipyard.
  • Stolt-Nielsen leaves Luxembourg
    Niels Stolt-Nielsen-led parent of tanker titan packs bags with sights set on warm weather tax haven.
  • Citi flags container fears
    Bank places a sell rating on a batch of Asia's leading liner lights, suggesting the rate recovery is peaking.
  • Navios gulps tanker tonic
    Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Maritime Acquisition charters products pair as tanker newcomer cashes in on $458m splash.
  • CSCL tips return to the black
    Hong Kong-listed container line says it will return to profit in the first half of 2010 after market regains momentum.
  • Sale boost for Mermaid Maritime
    TTA's offshore shipowning arm books $12m profit after offloading shares.
  • Severn Link tests the water
    UK start-up puts two ferries up for sale after shelving new link between Wales and England.
  • Transpetro pens $536m LPG deal
    STX-backed Brazilian greenfields site finally confirms eight-ship, $536m order from Petrobras shipping arm.
  • Norway's eye in the sky
    New mini-satellite launched to help collision-avoidance in Norwegian territorial waters.
  • Paul could be on the Case
    Germany's leading World Cup pundit may offer the best hope of predicting the BDI, Clarksons says.
  • CSDC in half-year cheer
    Booming markets and increased capacity set to boost first-half profit over 50% at China Shipping Development.
  • Petrobras payout to Aeolos slashed
    Brazilian oil major wins big reduction in compensation payable to Embiricos over hard fought tanker chartering dispute.
  • TTA in $120m loan refinancing
    Bangkok-based bulker owner Thoresen Thai refinances loans with double debenture sale.
  • Milford Haven handling more
    UK oil port posts lower pre-tax profit for 2009, but cargo volumes up nearly 12%.
  • Bibby bitten by downturn
    UK shipowner faced "harsh" trading conditions in 2009 as profit dropped 32%.
  • White-collar threat to LA
    Ongoing clerical workers strike at two US west coast ports could finally have an effect on shipping.
  • Fairytale start continues
    Statoil hires new Transatlantic anchor handler for three wells, the first of which will be near the Snow White field.
  • Greatship sells anchor-handler
    Great Eastern offshore arm sheds modern AHTS despite upcoming IPO.
  • Full house for Denmark's DFDS
    Ro-ro player sells all its offered shares, bringing in DKK 555m for its Norfolkline takeover.
  • Yantar starts research work
    Russian shipyard begins construction of oceanographic vessel for defence ministry.
  • Thais scrap panamax
    Nathalin-owned tanker headed for Pakistan breakers as few scrap candidates emerged last week.
  • Omega admits breach of covenant
    George Kassiotis-led tanker owner working to refinance and may raise capital as late reports finally filed.
  • Sevan eyes $200m bond pot
    Oslo-listed offshore outfit wants cash to clear debt and take sole control of an FPSO.
  • Jinzhou port at the double
    Chinese terminal increases first half net earnings by 107% as revenue grows.
  • Seadrill snaps up jack-up
    John Fredriksen-controlled company picks up drilling unit re-sale from Singapore's Jurong Shipyard.
  • CMA CGM eyes $1.8bn
    Jacques Saade-led liner behemoth reportedly makes nearly $1bn operating profit in first half.
  • Off-hire sinks EOC into red
    Singapore-based offshore and heavylift outfit looks to end year on the up after posting third-quarter loss.
  • OOCL rates keep rising
    Hong Kong owner plans second rate increase in a month on Southeast Asia to Australia route.
  • Onus on Black Rose owner
    India's Paradip port rules out dismantling sunken bulker, saying it is Pacmar's responsibility.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • Two lines leave MSC Asia/South America loop
  • CMA CGM extends Black Pearl south
  • OOCL raises Southeast Asia/Australia rates
  • UPS tools to streamline international shipments
  • Cathay June volume up nearly 20%
  • U.S. inland waterways plan gathers steam
  • Incoterms revision looks set for approval
  • Transportation system faces freight 'crisis'
  • Panalpina starts China/Israel LCL service
  • FMC reviews 30 OTI license applications
  • CMA CGM, A.P. Moller in terminal deal
  • L.A.-Long Beach IWLU ordered back to work

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • Prices show mixed movements
    South European markets show gains.
  • Horizon Lines cuts fuel surcharge
    Matches recent move by Matson.
  • Tug and barge company fined after fuel transfer spill
    Investigation determines the cause was primarily due to the crew failing to follow oil transfer policies.
  • Prices weaken in Fujairah, Suez
    Poor demand in Durban.
  • Wartsila and Maersk in slow steaming kit deal
    Deal signed for 34 container ships, additional fuel savings expected.
  • Lukoil launches Italian bunkering operations
    Product comes from refinery near Augusta, fuel oil said to have lower sulphur content than typical for the region.
  • IFO prices at key ports start week soft
    Bunker prices fall across all key ports on Monday.
  • ENOC confirms end of Fujairah offshore operations
    Faced 'significant impact' from global economic downturn.
  • Chimbusco posts lower bonded bunker sales in June
    But sales in the first half of 2010 have surpassed total sales in 2005.
  • Brightoil in acquisition talks
    Expects to post 'increments' for the first six months of 2010.
  • NYK Line 'welcomes' ISO 8217:2010
    Suppliers' 'responsibility' to ensure the new spec bunker fuels are available, says company spokesman.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SHIPPING
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
PORTS
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
SHIPPING
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
COMPANIES
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
CRUISES
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
TRUCKING
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
TRUCKING
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
PORTS
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
LOGISTICS
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
SHIPPING
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
SHIPPING
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
SHIPPING
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
INDUSTRY
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
ASSOCIATIONS
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
PORTS
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
SHIPPING
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
PORTS
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
SHIPYARDS
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
TRADE
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
The Goulette
-16.9% drop in unloading loads and +6.8% increase in loading loads
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
PORTS
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
PORTS
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
SHIPPING
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
SHIPPING
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
PORTS
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
SHIPPING
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
PORTS
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
SHIPPING
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
PORTS
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
SHIPPING
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
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%.
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
PORTS
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
SHIPPING
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
PORTS
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
LOGISTICS
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
YACHTING
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
SHIPPING
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
PORTS
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
COMPANIES
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
NEWS
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
SHIPYARDS
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
MARITIME SERVICES
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
PORTS
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
INDUSTRY
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
LOGISTICS
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
PORTS
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
PORTS
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
PORTS
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
PORTS
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
AVIATION
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
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