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February 18, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Norway shipowners win back-tax battle
    Norway's government breached the constitution when it changed fiscal rules for shipowners including Farstad Shipping ASA to tax income that had been exempt, the country's highest court ruled last week .
  • Ship demolition hits 13-year high
    Ship demolition rose to the highest in 13 years in 2009, as owners scrapped aging vessels to make way for a record number of new ships being built, Clarkson Research Services Ltd said in a report on Tuesday.

Sched Netweb site
  • NYK to levy US$325/TEU Asia-Europe peak season charge March 1
  • 5,000 US carrier group sailors visit Hong Kong for R&R
  • Safmarine offers Far East-East Africa Mashariki Express March 2
  • Maersk reportedly abandoning Taiwan's Kaohsiung for Xiamen
  • SITC launches service from Fuzhou Mawei port to reach Osaka and Busan
  • Long Beach port chief sees Panama expansion as chief threat
  • Asia-Europe container rise in December signals upturn, says ELAA
  • Berlin pleads with Korean yards to delay deliveries, defer payments
  • Seychelles: Where piracy gets close and personal as navies gather
  • Norfolk Southern CFO sees continuing foreign container weakness
  • Hong Kong holds China Maritime March 16-18
  • Cathay air cargo up 31pc in January after robust December
  • Lufthansa Cargo decreases short-time work shifts
  • TNT India prospects soar, sees assist in April's national GST
  • SF Express launches Hangzhou to Hong Kong air service
  • WFS wins Air China cargo contract in UK and Ireland

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Uniworld forays into fashion & aviation logistics
  • Idle boxship fleet dwindling
  • Lognet Global provides new approach to networking
  • Asia-Europe rates, volumes surging
  • 11 pirates sentenced to 15 years' jail
  • Russia seeks room for tie-ups in pharma sector
  • India & Asean may sign services pact in October
  • Surge in synthetic rubber imports in Oct.
  • Karaikal port 'fuels' industrial activity in region
  • PPT plays host to IPA's 143rd governing body meet in Orissa
  • ABGKCTL lists its advantages
  • Transport development panel formed
  • 5 new rail lines to be laid along border for Terai access
  • IL&FS-GIDC invite EoIs for logistics park at Dahej
  • Textile industry first to emerge from woods-Maran
  • Fieo-Chemexcil open house with Customs chiefs today

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
  • Indianapolis presents Celadon Trucking with sustainability award
    The US road haulier Celadon Trucking Services has received a 2009 sustainability award from the City of Indianapolis for its idle and emission reduction project. Celadon has estima...
  • Nellen & Quack establish firm in Turkey
    The forwarding company Nellen & Quack ' The Green Line, based in Gronau (Germany), eastablished a subsidiary in Turkey on 1 February. The new firm has...
  • Netto appoints Norbert Dentressangle
    The discounter Netto, has appointed Norbert Dentressangle to establish and operate a centralised returns handling centre for non-food products from its UK stores. Established in 19...
  • Kuehne + Nagel: logistics for hotel complex in Singapore
    Kuehne + Nagel has been awarded an exclusive logistics contract by Las Vegas Sands Corporation to manage the warehousing, delivery-to-site and installation activities of the hotel ...
  • Kazakhstan Railways expands cooperations
    Representatives of Lithuanian Railways Lietuvos gelezinkeliai and Kazakhstani Railways have agreed to extend their 2009 cooperation to this year. Kazakhstan Railways will export ...
  • SNCF wants to gain control of Lorry Rail
    The French state-owned railway Bahn SNCF wants to obtain a majority shareholding in Lorry Rail, the truck-on-train service between Bettembourg (Luxembourg) and Perpignan ...
  • 27th edition of Europe SITL in Paris, 23-26 March 2010
    SITL Europe 2010, which is taking place between 23 and 26 March at the Parc des Expositions ' Paris-Nord Villepinte (France), offers the entire national and international transport...
  • A solution for the A400M in the offing
    Reuters has reported that an agreement on the A400M military transport is in the offing. The seven states that agreed to purchase the aircraft wanted to make a new proposal for fin...
  • HKIA reports significant increase in January's air cargo handling
    Air cargo volumes continued to rebound at Hong Kong international airport (HKIA), which handled 301,000 t of air cargo in January 2010. The volume represents a strong increase of 4...
  • Maersk Line launches third Far East service from Hamburg
    The "Maersk Sydney", a containership operated by the Danish shipping company aersk, recently made its maiden call at the port of Hamburg (Germany). The vessel is deployed...
  • NYK completes winter safety campaign
    Japan's NYK Group completed its winter safety campaign, which was entitled "Sail on Safety" and ran from 1 December 2009 to 31 January 2010. NYK carries out the campaign every year...
  • Deepening of the river Scheldt on Dutch side has started
    Dredging work to deepen the River Scheldt on the Dutch side of the border recently started. It is a continuation of the work that started on the Flemish side in 2007. The deepening...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
  • Fincantieri to build two 3,900 passenger ships for Princess
  • Some maritime projects get TIGER grants
  • Møkster orders PSV at STX Europe

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
  • Corps' debris vessel laid up for repair work
  • Olympia Port Commission schedules meeting in Rainier
  • Schnitzer Steel reports fourth quarter numbers
  • Crowley taps Bollinger to construct pair of new tugs
  • Carnival announces plans to build two new cruise ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
  • NYK inks conversion deals
    Line replaces boxship orders with tankers and bulk carriers
  • NYK to halve boxship fleet
  • DryShips orders panamax pair
    Company dips into war chest after biding its time to order bulkers in China
  • Hanjin Heavy cancels another boxship order
    Yard uses strong arm tactics as its customers struggle to pay for ships
  • Carnival picks Fincantieri for newbuilding pair
    Memorandum of understanding signed to build vessels for a total cost of $1.5bn
  • Total staff launch two-day strike
    Group's refineries and depots in France hit by action

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
  • Scorpio plots US IPO
    AN IPO prospectus was filed today by Scorpio Tankers ' the latest evidence that shipping plans a return to New York's public equity market
  • Fincantieri bags $1.5Bn order
    CARNIVAL Corp today confirmed an order with Fincantieri for two 3,600-passenger newbuildings for its Princess brand
  • HHLA starts Lübeck sale
    GERMAN container terminal operator HHLA is winding down operations at its facility in Lübeck on the Baltic Sea
  • Argentina warns Falklands ships
    A DISPUTE over oil exploration by UK companies near the Falkland Islands has again escalated, with Argentina imposing unilateral shipping rules
  • Ship sails out of 'political mess'
    CARGO ship Thor Leader has left Argentina after being detained late last week in the midst of an escalating row between Argentina and the UK, Fairplay was told today
  • Hose group fined $2.3M
    MARINE hose maker Parker ITR of Italy has pleaded guilty and agreed to a $2.29M criminal fine for rigging bids and fixing prices affecting tankers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
  • Seaspan Dockworker Killed
  • China Post Logistics selects RedPrairie Warehouse Management for Guangxi distribution center
  • Industrial Production Gains 0.9 Percent in January
  • YRC Slides on Wall Street
  • Dutch Begin Scheldt Dredging
  • Rotterdam 2009 Volume Fell 8.1 Percent
  • DOT Awards Tiger Grants
  • YRC Shareholders Approve Debt-Equity Swap
  • Spot Truckload Demand Rises 54 Percent
  • YRC Shareholders to Decide Debt Swap, Carrier's Future
  • Greenbrier Managing RailAmerica Freight Cars
  • Rail Supplier L.B. Foster to Acquire Portec
  • CMA CGM Hikes India-Europe Rates
  • Lufthansa Pilots Vote for Strike
  • Lufthansa Cargo Seeks 10 Percent Job Cuts
  • Fredriksen Cuts TUI Stake
  • Japanese Ship Orders Rise for Second Straight Month
  • Pacer Swings to $10 Million Profit
  • Long Beach Containers Gain for Second Straight Month

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
  • Maruba line up bail-out with maritime union
  • Chinese shippers in outcry over intra-Asia EBS
  • Dublin's MTL back in conflict
  • Duisport only 3.7% down
  • Safmarine to upgrade FE/East Africa link

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
  • ITC preps sale
    After failing to secure a new charter for the single-huller Front Voyager, a Frontline arm is asking bondholders to allow a sale.
  • Two for DryShips
    George Economou's Nasdaq-listed company orders two panamaxes at a Chinese yard and confirms sale of two 1990s-built bulkers.
  • Firm likes MLPs
    Institutional investor Neuberger Berman reveals larger shareholdings in Teekay and Navios partnerships.
  • Scorpio files IPO
    Emanuele Lauro-led Scorpio Tankers preps listing on New York Stock Exchange in $150m initial public offering.
  • Acergy dips
    Strong vessel utilisation helps push US- and Oslo-listed engineering outfit into higher gross profit but isn't enough to lift the bottom line.
  • SCIC worker dies
    Ramp at Seaspan Coastal Intermodal terminal collapses as employee prepares for arriving vessel.
  • Embley probed
    Australian investigators launch probe into fire on bulker River Embley, an incident featured in this week's "Casualty file".
  • Shipbroking scam
    Felix Pierot says there was nothing normal about the relationship between Yuri Nikitin, Clarksons and Yuri Privalov.
  • Carnival double
    US cruise giant back at Fincantieri for two 139,000-gt vessels delivering in 2013 and 2014.
  • Broker buddy?
    Was Clarksons dishing out cash to Yuri Nikitin in return for information on Sovcomflot's plans?
  • Far better
    Norwegian owner's 2009 profit boosted by addition of back-tax cash after court win over government.
  • Green rap
    High court rules UK's Wightlink violated wildlife protection laws when it introduced bigger ferries.
  • Odfjell scraps
    Norwegian chemical tanker owner sends another elderly vessel to the breakers' beaches.
  • DOF seismic sale
    Oslo-listed owner sells Geo Challenger to charterer CGG Veritas but no price mentioned.
  • Pirates open fire
    Naval vessel attacked by hijackers onboard Zodiac tanker and North Korea-flagged ship.
  • Hanjin cancels
    Korean shipbuilder tears up $102m boxship contract after owner fails to make payments.
  • Falklands fracas
    Argentina compels all ships calling at home ports to secure permission before entering UK waters.
  • IHB selling
    Bulgarian shipyard group looking to raise $14m with new share issue equal to 33% of capital.
  • Charter cheer
    Norway's Solstad clinches construction vessel deal with Veolia for up to two years.
  • FOE contract cut
    BP charter renegotiation shaves $94m off contract value for Fred Olsen Energy which posts improved profit.
  • EMS turns red
    Oslo-listed shipmanager and supplier hit by higher operating costs, net interest and write-downs.
  • Rig talks set
    John Fredriksen-related Scorpion Offshore takes Gazprom contract dispute to Paris arbitration.
  • Rupee raise
    India's L&T lines up equivalent of $400m investment to boost shipbuilding capacity.
  • Auckland jumps
    Kiwi port sees interim profits increase by nearly 50% on lower finance and operating costs.
  • FreeSeas fixes six
    Ion Varouxakis-led dry bulk owner agrees spot charters for the bulk of its handysize fleet.
  • Galaxy picks PB
    Hong Kong handysize owner Pacific Basin seals five-year deal from Aussie minor to ship lithium raw material.
  • Crowley inks tugs
    US shipowner orders pair of ocean going vessels at Bollinger Shipyards for delivery in 2011/2012.
  • Lamprell lifted
    Twin turbine installation ship order prompts upgrade for Middle East offshore yard group by Citi.
  • Maersk moves
    Danish shipping stalwart Maersk McKinney Moller cedes chairmanship of Maersk Broker to daughter Ane.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
  • Protest raised over MarAd policy
  • Zim raises U.S. export rates
  • Japan tests high-tech ship breaking
  • Port-au-Prince airport repairs complete
  • Kingfisher expands international network
  • Singapore Airlines, WFS expand contract
  • Railroads leave NIT League
  • UPS Freight offers 2-day delivery from Canada
  • CN names marketing executives
  • Ex-Ford official becomes NFTC senior VP
  • Kearvell to head DHL Qatar operations
  • Long Beach January imports, exports up

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
  • Stena drills and Transatlantic assists west off Greenland
    Stena Drilling's rig Stena Don and its drillship Stena Forth have been chartered by the energy company Cairn for drillings in the Disko West area off Greenland. The operations will
  • Shipyard crisis in Tuzla
    During last year production fell by 90 per cent and 75 per cent of all employees in the Tuzla's shipyard industry had to leave their jobs, Hellenic Shipping reports. Half
  • First Clipper tanker in Nordic Tankers livery
    The Clipper Marianne is the first of Clipper Tankers' units to change to the Nordic Tankers colours, after the merger earlier this year. The tanker has been docking at Fredericia
  • Sharp decrease in Baltic Sea container handling
    Container handling in Scandinavian and Baltic Sea terminals dropped sharply last year. Ocean Shipping Consultants (OSC) expects a 15 per cent decrease in Scandinavia and around 25 per cent in

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
  • Gibraltar government quizzed on bunkering policy
    Opposition to ask for decision on moving bunker supply and storage ashore.
  • Bunker prices jump
    Double-digit price increases reported across Europe.
  • Double-digit price increases in Fujairah
    Steady to firm prices in Durban and Suez.
  • Dredging underway to improve access to Antwerp
    Deepening of the river Scheldt will allow bigger ships to use Belgian port.
  • Chilean Navy takes over fuelling vessel
    Almirante Montt to be equipped for ship-to-ship fuel transfers at sea.
  • Tugs take future environmental standards into account
    Crowley signs contract with Bollinger Shipyards for two new generation vessels.
  • Singapore bunker market opens firm
    Bunker prices rise in key Asian ports.
  • Lanka IOC posts quarter profit
    Reverses net loss into net profit in December 2009 on higher bunker sales.
  • Japan bonded sales down 10.7% in 2009
    Slowdown in shipping activities hits bunker sales.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
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
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
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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