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October 21, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Vietnam legislature to review Vinashin scandal
    Vietnam's communist legislature prepared yesterday to examine the 'serious' case of state-run shipping group Vinashin, which was driven to the brink of bankruptcy, government leaders said.
  • LNG re-exports from US to Asia on the rise
    Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas terminal in Louisiana sent a cargo of LNG to Asia on Tuesday, the first of two US re-export deals this week as shippers try to make the most of higher gas prices overseas.
  • French strikers block oil barge flow on Rhine
    Strikers blocked oil product barges on the river Rhine at the French border near Strasbourg on Tuesday to prevent suppliers importing fuel from other countries, trade sources said. Nearby refiners in France, Switzerland and Germany have either halted or cut production because of French strikes in the port of Fos-Lavera and nation-wide industrial action over pension reform. Suppliers have instead opted to import fuels such as diesel from a storage hub in Rotterdam on barges down the river Rhine to keep fuels flowing to petrol stations.
  • Baltic index softer but capes demand still firm

Sched Netweb site
  • Mainland ports slip off peak as August eclipses September
  • French national transport strike widens and deepens
  • NOL back in black, makes US$282 million in quarterly profits
  • Shanghai Containerised Freight Index off 5.4pc after Golden Week
  • Hutchison's Amsterdam terminal to slash two-thirds of staff
  • Tianjin's Binhai New Area to build US$375.2 million logistics park
  • US Exim Bank lends record US$24.5 billion to boost exports
  • Tibet to spend nearly US$7.5 billion on roads over five years
  • Piracy spikes in South China Sea, end of monsoon heralds rise
  • Singapore Trade Minister Lim lists fallacies of carbon regulation
  • CSAV up from 16th to 7th place in global rankings over 12 months
  • Maersk levies Amazon low-water fee, after cutting loads nearly 50pc
  • K + N quarterly profit increases 12pc to US$163 million
  • DHL develops healthcare hubs in growing Singapore market
  • Maersk, Safmarine to set up intra-European, short-haul carrier
  • Cargolux demands compensation for Boeing delivery delays
  • TNT Airways to lease three Boeing 777-200 freighters
  • Panalpina launches Atlas cargo flights to Dubai and Brazil

Exim Indiaweb site
  • M+R SPEDAG GROUP invests in PL Shipping & Logistics
  • MAERSK LINE wins CONCOR's 'Best Shipping Line' Award at ICD-Kanpur
  • MoS weighing pros & cons of relaxing cabotage law
  • OOCL walks away with Seatrade China Environment Protection Award
  • Pro Logistics India gets into strategic JV with Germany's Rhenus
  • Sinking global trade pulls down box traffic
  • Decline in edible oil imports likely
  • More fly in Sept.
  • 19 pc rise in direct tax collections during H1
  • Action plan for strategic partnership with GCC to be drawn up
  • Centre & states to discuss integrated GST on Oct. 30
  • CMIE sees India Inc's PAT margins falling
  • Exporters hike cotton prices
  • Indians' wealth to touch $ 6.4 trillion by 2015-Report
  • Mumbai slum population up by 40 per cent
  • Navaratnas too lined up to meet disinvestment target of Rs 40,000 cr. in 2010-11
  • Strengthening rupee sapping textile exporters' morale
  • Unido to partner Vibrant Gujarat 2011
  • A'bad, Bangalore & Chennai to be fastest-growing cities of decade-Forbes
  • G-20 meet begins tomorrow; to discuss global financial health
  • India a key member of G-20-US official
  • Some 160 Chinese suppliers to take part in lifestyle expo

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2010
  • Kerry Logistics JV launches Brunei Halal Products in Singapore
    A Kerry Logistics joint-venture company, Ghanim International Food Corporation (Ghanim), has successfully launched Brunei Halal range of products to the Singapore-based supermarket...
  • Daikin renews and extends its collaboration with Ceva Logistics
    Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has extended its agreement with Daikin AC Spain SA, a leading global company in the design, production and distrib...
  • New WWPC member appointed for North Brazil/Amazonia
    Based on the growing number of significant projects in Brazil, the out-of-gauge cargo specialist WWPC (Worldwide Project Consortium) recently appointed Aerobrasil to repr...
  • Port of Dunkirk takes control of internal rail network
    Dunkirk recently became the first French seaport to take over control of its internal rail network. A governmental decree, issued on 4 March 2008, gave Dunkirk the possibility...
  • Port of Zeebrugge: more cars and more containers
    The port of Zeebrugge (Belgium) has reported an increase in throughput. In the first nine months of the current year a total of 37.3 million t of goods passed over the port's quays...
  • German logistics congress from 20-22 October in Berlin
    The 27th German Logistics Congress is taking place from 20 to 22 October in Berlin. The motto of the German Logistics Association (BVL)'s event is "Growing intelligently"...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Costamare files for IPO
  • Grain exports boost Seaway shipments
  • World's largest ferry will use common rail technology

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Evergreen Marine executive predicts Intra-Asia trade will advance
  • NYK takes delivery of new ore carrier vessel
  • OOCL earns environment award at Seatrade China Awards event
  • US Barge celebrates christening of new vessel for Harley Marine
  • Port of Miami receiving grant funds for rail project

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • UK cuts hit Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships
    Defence spending shake-up will see three vessels go and put hundreds of jobs at risk
  • Nautilus submits resolution on asbestos and RFA
  • RFA privatisation appears inevitable
  • UK to consider Royal Fleet Auxiliary privatisation
  • Emergency towing vessels to be scrapped
    UK government to scrap all emergency towing vessels from September 2011
  • UK coastguard braced for huge budget cuts
  • Tanker companies lose millions in earnings as rates downgraded
    Pareto Securities is the latest investment bank to reduce its forecast substantially
  • Container lines bounce back after 2009 losses
  • Frederiksen may have to sell six VLCCs
    Tankers might have to be sold once charters expire due to poorer market conditions
  • Newlead's turnaround on track to bear fruit

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Costamare heads to Wall Street
    BOX SHIP owner Costamare today filed for an IPO of 13.3M shares, seeking to raise proceeds to pay for expanding its fleet
  • Sarkozy orders blockade lifting
    FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy said today he has ordered authorities to lift blockades imposed by protesters at all fuel depots in France
  • Bourbon plans drybulk exit
    FRANCE'S Bourbon has followed up the sale of the group's 16-vessel Supramax fleet to Genco Shipping & Trading by announcing the sale of its remaining bulk shipping business
  • Wärtsilä orders rise 160%
    FINLAND'S Wärtsilä has reported a major rise in orders from its ship power business in the third quarter ' in the same week that it unveiled more job cuts
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen lent $232M
    NORWAY'S Wilh Wilhelmsen announced today that it has secured $232M in Japanese loan financing for two ro-ro newbuildings
  • Vopak wins Santos bid
    DUTCH tank terminal operator Royal Vopak has won the right to rent an area at the Brazilian port of Santos with a bid of 52.8M reais ($32M)
  • Typhoon forces oil shutdowns
    CNOOC has evacuated crews and shut down production at several platforms in the South China Sea as Typhoon Juan accelerates towards China's southern coast, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Scanscot files for insolvency
  • Strife slows Pakistani ports
  • Surge urged for Israeli LNG
  • Tanker evades Somali pirates
  • Rio in further Pilbara boost
  • Bank cuts VLCC estimates
  • Crew to return to Russia
  • Charleston volumes rise

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Celebration Set to Mark End of Columbia River Project
  • CMA CGM's Figaro Heads to Far East
  • Port of LA Receives $16 Million Grant
  • Customs to Test Ocean, Rail Manifest Systems
  • US Trucker ODFL Expands trans-Pacific Reach
  • LaHood Says DOT Positioned to Complete Rail Contracts
  • Former FMCSA Chief Joins Law Firm
  • DOT's Tiger II Sends Grants to 70 Transport Projects
  • Grimaldi Restarts Mediterranean-West Africa Service
  • State of Maine Agrees To Purchase Rail Line
  • Sentencing of Maersk Alabama Pirate Postponed
  • French Police Lift Oil Depot Blockades
  • Latest MSC Mega-Vessel Calls Salalah
  • Panalpina Launches Dubai Service
  • US Warehousing Revenue to Top 2008 Levels
  • Costamare Files $260 Million IPO

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • NOL's Q3 10 results soar on back of 'strong demand'
  • Tazara orders 90 wagons
  • Grimaldi to start Mediterranean/Morocco service
  • Maersk to pull capacity from Asia/Europe trade
  • EU looks to ban IRISL tonnage

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Costamare reveals $260m IPO
    Greek owner comes clean about New York listing in a move which will take Gregory Zirkos back to Wall Street.
  • Navig8 caught in bunker beef
    Million-dollar security payment sits in escrow while Singapore-based tanker operator fights Liberian owners' fuel efficiency claim.
  • 'Not so fast, Norden'
    Dane's tanker Nord Fast pulled over in UK with sleepy driver while Grimaldi ship suspected of pollution.
  • Vijay Sheth plots comeback
    Former Great Offshore chief is planning a return to shipping, starting from scratch.
  • Seacor wing inks Aussie deal
    New York-listed shipowner's aviation arm grabs 33% slice of Australian aerospace outfit as Oivind Lorentzen settles into CEO seat.
  • Saipem strikes offshore pacts
    Italian construction giant clinches nearly $1bn worth of offshore installation contracts.
  • Gotland gets less as costs rise
    Swedish tanker and ro-ro owner's 2010 profit weaker despite revenue rise.
  • Big John slices Northern stake
    John Fredriksen dumps shares in Northern Offshore to squash "unintended" takeover bid.
  • Wilhelmsen gets $232m loan deal
    Norwegian owner secures major part of finance for biggest ever ro-ro newbuildings from Japanese banks.
  • Frontline cut as rally hope fades
    John Fredriksen-led tanker titan downgraded to sell by Pareto as rate forecasts are chopped.
  • U-Sea snaps up Chinese duo
    Ultragas-owned company claims newbuilding brace on order at Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard on 12-year deals.
  • Omega Navigation bounces back
    Greek product tanker owner watches revenue rise in the second while top brass continues to fight for covenant extensions.
  • ITC may sell four more VLCCs
    Bond affiliate of Fredriksen-led company considers offloading tankers as prospect of more charters disappears.
  • Marco Polo wins barge deal
    Singapore owner's Indonesian shipyard builds orderbook with six-unit contract.
  • Wartsila order intake rises
    Finnish engine builder reports a 160% rise in third quarter order flow as newbuilding levels return.
  • Seli 1 salvage costs mount
    South Africa has spent $3.44m on removing bulker that grounded last September, as crack found in hull.
  • Ship lost power off Netherlands
    Norwegian-owned Nina helped by salvage craft after fuel problem off Terschelling.
  • Akron ship escapes pirates
    UAE owner which has previously had ships hijacked and attacked sees tanker evade armed assault off Somalia.
  • Bug hits Caribbean Princess
    Tourism operators in Canada warned of vessel's arrival with passengers suffering from norovirus-like symptoms.
  • Teekay looks at buy-backs
    With stock trading at 40% discount to net asset value shipowner plans to resume repurchasing shares.
  • Tallink continues under Pant
    Estonian ro-ro owner's CEO persuaded to stay in top job despite saying he could quit this year if it made profit.
  • Euronav loss looks grim
    Listed tanker owner's third-quarter shortfall sheds light on market turmoil as chief executive slams competition's spot strategy.
  • DSME makes more in third
    Korean yard giant Daewoo builds profit in third quarter despite small drop in revenues.
  • NCSP wants Primorsk deal
    Novorossiysk port operator lining up $2.15bn takeover of northern Russian terminal.
  • Maersk to cut Asia capacity
    Changing market demand prompts Danish giant to withdraw 10% of Asia-Europe capacity.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Maersk cuts Asia/Europe capacity
  • Focus grows on intra-Asia boxship trade
  • Costamare plans IPO to raise $260 million
  • Intermodal rail bags TIGER II grants
  • NS breaks ground for intermodal terminal
  • CBP readies advance ocean, rail test in ACE
  • Panjiva offers 'natural language' searches
  • Plastic pallet pool targets pharmaceuticals
  • Vanguard opens 3rd Mexico office
  • APM Terminals introduces crane idea
  • Charleston: Best quarter since 2008
  • Great Lakes, Seaway ports post '10 gains

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Sharp drop in Baltic Sea container volumes
    Container volumes fell nearly 25 per cent in the Baltic Sea ports in 2009, according to a Baltic Port List report covering 191 ports in the region. The downward spiral
  • Strong spurt sparks Tallink figures
    The Baltic Sea shipping company Tallink reports a strong fourth quarter of its 2009/2010 financial year. Its net profit was EUR 42 million, up 34 per cent. The net
  • Last large newbuilding from Denmark
    The bulk carrier Heroic is the very last major newbuilding from a Danish shipyard. The Heroic, hull no. 232, was delivered from Odense Steel Shipyard as the last in a
  • USD 20.3 million to restore Salem wetlands
    The US Coast Guard has awarded the department of environmental protection of the state of New Jersey some USD 20.3 million to restore nearly 200 acres of Salem County
  • Increasing demand for marine engines
    During the third quarter of 2010, Wärtsilä recorded a positive trend at all levels and stated that the market for marine engines continues to recover. By the end of the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2010
  • Crude rises as dollar drops
    Investors worried about the slow economic recovery.
  • Losses across the board for bunker prices
    Strong demand in Rotterdam.
  • China's move raises anxiety over future energy demand
    Further dollar pressure may widen gulf in terms of growth between emerging and developed markets.
  • Fujairah bunker market softenng
    Tight barge schedule for prompt delivery in Fujairah.
  • Haze cuts visibility in Singapore waters
    Ships told to navigate with caution.
  • Hong Kong braces for super typhoon
    Bunker deliveries will be suspended when typhoon signal number three warning is hoisted, traders say.
  • 'Bunker costs and overcapacity' underpin slow steaming
    W'rtsil' says cost pressures remain despite recovery.
  • Bunkering operations pick up at Fos-Lavera
    Rise in demand for bunker material in Gibraltar.
  • Bunker prices down mid-week
    Generally average demand at key Asian bunker hubs, according to traders.
  • Experienced trader joins Pakistani bunker supplier
    Cristy Malik has been working in Pakistan's bunker market for two and a half years.
  • Typhoon leaves Philippines with two bunker spills
    Recovery operations in place, according to Philippine Coast Guard.
  • Engine manufacturer develops guidelines to tackle emissions
    Targeting MAN B&W engines built in the 1990s 'not previously covered by any guidelines', says company.
  • Bunkering ops resume at most Philippine ports
    Super typhoon Megi moves out of the country.
  • Chimbusco September bunker sales up 11%
    Chimbusco on track to post record volumes for 2010.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
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%
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
The Goulette
-16.9% drop in unloading loads and +6.8% increase in loading loads
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
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Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
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