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March 22, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Gulf piracy still a major concern: Asian shipowners
    Asian shipowners have once again reiterated their concerns over the problem of piracy in the Gulf of Aden while also highlighting remaining operational concerns ahead of the imminent implementation of the Ballast Water Convention of 2004.
  • Philippine port operator to list corp note on SGX
    AN internationally known Philippine-listed port operator will list its US$250 million corporate note on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) late this month following roadshows in Manila, Singapore and Hong Kong.
  • Finnish port strike ends after new deal struck
    Finnish port workers and operators agreed on a new wage deal on Friday, ending a two-week strike that has cost industry 1.5 billion euros (S$2.8 billion) and crippled the Nordic country's exporters. Workers will return to their jobs tomorrow at 0400 GMT at the latest, said Markku Hakala, Labour Market Leader at Finnish Port Operators Association.
  • Recession hurting cruise ship builders

Sched Netweb site
  • ELAA shuts down July 1, World Shipping Council takes over
  • Shorter charters, smaller ships dominate 2010 market
  • Add 24 hours, says Drewry after linking steaming with delays
  • Asia-Europe rates drop by US$47-$60 routes over 13 weeks
  • Box shortage, rate hikes thwart US west coast farm exports
  • Alphaliner expects Far East-Europe rates to fall
  • UK Treasury committee blasts handling of backed-dated charges
  • Firm markets razor wire and sea marshals to thwart pirates
  • China Southern to be first China airline to join SkyTeam Cargo
  • Mississippi air cargo CEO sees Gulf port boom with canal expansion
  • Poll marks coming corporate social responsibility worries

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Zim introduces AME service
  • SCI, SAIL JV to set sail on pact-signing
  • Major international participation at CARGO SHOP 2010 expo and conference
  • Deal inked to buy 15 surveillance ships
  • Fieo initials MoU to boost trade & economic ties with Burkina Faso
  • India, US sign trade policy framework
  • Export ban on pulses may continue
  • Gems, jewellery exports up
  • Cotton exports seen surpassing forecast
  • Paperwork done, now Port projects will come up fast-Mohandas
  • Stir plan at JN Port deferred
  • ACHAA, Exim Club interact with govt officials
  • Rlys earn more from carrying commodities
  • 10,000 km roads to be turned into highways
  • Uniform tax on vehicles now on Centre's agenda
  • Rail freight rate for iron ore export hiked
  • Major NHAI project in L&T pocket
  • Rating major S&P upgrades India's outlook to 'stable'
  • Spadework done for excellent trade ties with US-Sharma
  • We escaped full-blown recession
  • Govt may not join anti-yuan brigade
  • Himachal textile park cleared
  • CII (WR) meet to focus on growth on March 26

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 18, 2010
  • Transalpine freight traffic declines
    Transalpine freight traffic through the Swiss Alps declined massively last year on account of the slump. The railways continued to lose market shares. The Swiss government said thi...
  • Flemish freight haulage association renamed
    The freight haulage association SAV, which concentrates on the Flemish part of Belgium, is changing its name to reflect the structural changes taking place in the industry. Instead...
  • MAN and T-Systems start service initiative for trucks
    MAN and the German communications service provider T-Systems are to develop MAN's telematics solution together in accordance with a new three-year contract the two partners signed ...
  • Geodis acquires Ciblex
    The French logistics group Geodis has acquired Ciblex, France's fourth-ranked groupage operator and a specialist in small parcel express delivery. The takeover adds a parcel soluti...
  • DHL opens new facility for Sony in Sidney
    DHL Supply Chain has opened a new purpose-built facility for Sony in Australia. The 20,000 sqm in Erskine Park (Sydney) warehouse was built in six months and will improve efficienc...
  • CBI International Transport joins AerOceaNetwork
    The Turkish intermodal transport specialist CBI International Transport recently became a member of the AerOceaNetwork. CBI was established in Istanbul in 1997 and has focused on p...
  • Austrian post office registers slight sales decline
    The Austrian post office recorded a 3.5% or EUR 84.4 million drop in sales to EUR 2.4 billion in 2009. The corporation's ebit fell by 11.9% to EUR 149.4 million.
  • DB said to be considering offer for Arriva
    The German railway Deutsche Bahn (DB) is said to be assessing an offer for its British competitor Arriva. The Financial Times Germany has said that the deal could be worth up to EU...
  • British airports handle 10% less cargo in 2009
    The British civil aviation authority has reported that total freight tonnage and mail carried from UK airports in 2009 amounted to 2.3 million t, a decrease of 10% vis-'-vis 2008. ...
  • London Thamesport boosted by new MOL West Africa service
    The northern loop of the Africa Rainbow service, operated by Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL), made its first call at London Thamesport recently. Africa Rainbow's northern loop serves port...
  • Open sky agreement between USA and Zambia
    The USA and Zambia have signed an open skies aviation agreement, liberalising air services between the two countries for carriers from both countries. The agreement is the first av...
  • Belavia to link Minsk with Yekaterinburg
    The state-owned carrier Belavia Belarusian Airlines will open services on the route between Minsk and Yekaterinburg (Russia) in summer 2010. The flights between the Belarusian capi...
  • LH Cargo experiences hardest year in corporate history
    LH Cargo, the airfreight division of the German flag carrier Lufthansa, closed 2009 with an operating loss of EUR 171 million. Sales collapsed by almost a third to around EUR 1.95 ...
  • Panalpina reorganises its corporate structure
    Panalpina has restructured its organisation in order to be able to react more flexibly and rapidly to changing market conditions, on the one hand, and to simultaneously be able to ...
  • Evergreen to increase rates in Europe-Far East trade
    On 1 April the Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line is increasing its rates by USD 250 per container in the trade from Europe and the Mediterranean to the Far East (including ...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Coastal cruise ship gets Haiti mission
  • Keppel in new Azerbaijan yard JV
  • Titan completes Port-au-Prince clean-up
  • STX Europe reports cost overruns at French shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Tacoma Port Commission Oks Thurston County land deal
  • NAFTA partner trade plummets during 2009
  • Titan Salvage completes Port-au-Prince crane removal
  • Air cargo industry showcased by Port of Seattle
  • US rail freight traffic down during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Auditors turn to Hamburg formula
    Firms use formula to determine vessel prices for crisis-stricken KG funds and companies
  • Investors keen to prop-up ailing German firms
    Government co-ordinator Hans-Joachim Otto sees this as a solution to rescue sector
  • Shell warns of rising piracy threat in Gulf of Guinea
    Fears over spread of attacks copying Somali model
  • Norway boxship pool launched
    Lloyds Containership Pool will target vessels of between 1,000 teu-3,000 teu
  • Intertanko looks for new managing director
    Trade association advertising for new managing director

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • STX Europe sounds warnings
    STX EUROPE of Norway warned today about record cost overruns from a cruise liner project in France
  • German summit lists options
    GERMANY'S crisis summit over ship funding has failed to deliver a breakthrough on aid ' but all parties agreed today that this is no dead end
  • UK coastguards attempt rescue
    THE SHETLAND coastguards are trying to establish a tow to rescue a general cargo ship stranded in bad weather off Scotland
  • Oz coal exports in turmoil
    A WEEK of bad weather and the looming threat of Tropical Cyclone Ului are playing havoc today with Australian coal exports
  • Kleven storms 2009
    NORWAY'S shipbuilder Kleven Maritime told Fairplay today it sailed through 2009 with its best-ever operating profits
  • Bangladesh strike ends
    A STRIKE by water transport workers in Bangladesh is over after vessel owners and government authorities agreed to devise a new pay deal for employees
  • Irish Lights defends director pay
    IRELAND's government-subsidised lighthouse service Irish Lights today defended the size of its director salaries

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Hutchison Ports to Develop Fos Terminal
  • Lilly Seeks Drugs from $75 Million Heist
  • Motor Carriers Increase Spending on Driver Recruiting
  • BA Strike to Go Ahead at Midnight
  • Last Marad Ship Returns from Haiti
  • Orient Overseas Posts $400 Million Loss
  • Home Depot Nearly Done With Supply Chain Overhaul
  • Rotterdam 2009 Profit Fell 4.4 Percent
  • Lufthansa Cargo Eyes 2010 Profit
  • Finland Dock Strike Ends
  • ELAA to Close with Mission Accomplished
  • Clipper Projects Opens Office, Names Chairman
  • Flatbed Carrier Doubles Driver Referral Bonus
  • World Business Group ICC Revises Trade Rules

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Memo to carriers: remember, the customer is always right
    'The customer is always right', the slogan arguably penned by the American, Harry Gordon Selfridge [the founder of London's Selfridges store] has been a successful and sustainable mantra for the iconic store since its 1909 opening.
  • Slow-steaming row brews
  • Mothballed boxships begin to move
  • Doing well; but World Bank cautions on China's 'asset bubble'
  • Finnish dock strike to end today?
  • ELAA to be wound-up

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Hunter bags bite of Baltic
    New York investment giant grabs 6.6% slice in Genco spin-off Baltic Trading.
  • Megacore charter rate revealed
    Confidential rate for three-year time charter to NYK Line brought to light.
  • StealthGas sells LPG duo
    Mystery Asians snap up Gas Prophet and Gas Texiana from Harry Vafias-led Greek which books profit.
  • Eitzen: Equity issue unlikely
    Camillo Eitzen is unlikely to revive plans for a share sale despite collapse of BLT takeover, says CEO.
  • ITF fights 'social dumping'
    Leading offshore owners under fire for ditching Norwegian flag and crew.
  • Hanjin expects profit in 2010
    Korean container line believes its operating result will be positive this year after huge loss in 2009.
  • Storm batters Wilson ship
    Attempts to tow Wilson Dover to Orkney fail as steering lost in "really lousy seas".
  • Kleven yards in the black
    Norwegian shipbuilder posts record operating profit in 2009 on the back of record revenues.
  • Three in battered MMM boat
    Counter, operator and office administrator left to keep wobbling Malaysian Merchant Marine afloat.
  • Quotes of the week
    Ship crews get bored with all the games and could Stamatis Molaris be moving from the Med to the merde?
  • Swedish Club sailing north
    Marine mutual seeks further growth as it confirms profitable year has lifted free reserve to record level.
  • Double blow hits STX for $60m
    Europe's largest shipbuilder hurt by Wadan bankruptcy and newbuilding cost overruns.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Chinese fund readies $1bn splash on 20 new capes while Sammy Ofer gets seven idle-boxships back to work.
  • BLT ends Camillo Eitzen chase
    Berlian Laju Tanker has axed plans to takeover Norwegian shipowner Camillo Eitzen.
  • Big bonus for Ulstein staff
    Gunvor Ulstein-led shipbuilder and designer pays nearly $7m in bonuses after strong 2009.
  • Finnish port strike over
    State mediator brokers deal with dockers to end crippling two-week walk-out on 23 March.
  • Court reinstates SCI "schizophrenic"
    Crewman Edward D'Cunha wins back job with Indian owner 10 years after being forced to quit over mental health.
  • Intertanko readies Swift exit?
    Intertanko boss Peter Swift set to leave post as association starts search for new managing director.
  • Car carrier and trawler collide
    Two fishermen lucky to escape injury after smash with giant Wilhelmsen ship.
  • Aksay fined over "magic pipe"
    Turkish owner agrees $750,000 deal with US prosecutors after crew of Kerim told authorities of sludge discharges.
  • SCI offloads ageing tanker
    Another single-huller heads for scrap as Shipping Corp of India continues tonnage clear-out.
  • OOIL flags more box woe
    "Fresh rounds of rate cutting" possible in liner markets as Hong Kong player sinks to massive loss.
  • Crewman critical after blast
    27-year-old suffers severe burns escaping from fuel tanker that exploded in Guyana.
  • Safe Bulkers targets $63m
    Greek owner prices share offering at $7, a 5% discount to New York closing on Thursday.
  • Cargoship listing off Philippines
    Windstar thought to be taking on water through hole in hull off Guimaras.
  • Fistfight delays Canadian ferry
    Police called as brawl on car deck keeps passengers in their cars on BC Ferries' Coastal Celebration.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • ELAA to cease operations
  • OOCL parent records $401 million loss
  • Maritime hall of fame taps 5
  • FedEx profit soars
  • U.S. grant supports Caribbean aviation safety
  • Stalled confirmation for CBP top post stokes frustration
  • USDA adds cold storage to loan program
  • Port Manatee approves LNG deal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • The Finnish port strike is over
    The Finnish port strike ended on Friday, March 19, when both parties approved the proposal for a settlement presented by the national conciliator Esa Lonka. The stevedores will return to
  • Ulstein employees share NOK 40 million bonus
    The around 800 Ulstein Group employees will share a bonus of more than NOK 40 million for 2009. The yard group increased its profit in 2009 to NOK 520.9
  • No Indonesia for Camillo Eitzen
    The Indonesian tanker owner Berlian Laju Tanker, BLT, has withdrawn its offer for Camillo Eitzen & Co, as the parties have failed to establish a mutually binding commitment. The Norwegian tanker
  • Floatel Superior delivered ' 43 days early
    Keppel FELS in Singapore has delivered the semisubmersible accommodation rig, Floatel Superior, 43 days early to Floatel International. The Floatel Superior will leave Singapore shortly for Bayu Undan in the
  • Mærsk wants longer docking intervals
    A. P. Møller-Mærsk is conducting full-scale tests in order to extend the docking interval from 5 to 7.5 years. The project is a joint one between the
  • Intermanager slams legislation
    Shortages of skilled and qualified seafarers could have an immense impact on the global economy and are being exacerbated by the negative impact of crew criminalisation and the escalating problem

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 19, 2010
  • Bunkers see double-figure price swings
    Volatility in the middle of the week, but prices little changed.
  • Markets following downward trend
    Weakening conditions across the board see lower bunker prices.
  • Is LNG the answer?
    IMO sub-committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases expected to present a provisional agenda on this 'greener' fuel at MEPC 60.
  • US and Canada joint exercise to improve Arctic spill response
    Dealing with cross border concerns and possible shoreline impacts.
  • Prices falling for a second day
    Market activity 'terribly quiet' in Rotterdam.
  • New Head of Finance at KPI Bridge Oil Valparaiso
    Santiago Aravena has more than 'eight years experience in the marine and shipping business'.
  • Ultrasound will determine hull corrosion after fuel sheen spotted
    US Coast Guard to review latest data to determine the possible environmental threat of the Princess Kathleen.
  • Fuel oil prices weaken in Fujairah while distillates firm
    NYMEX showing losses of more than $2 in early trading.
  • More fuel oil cargoes for Middle East market
    Middle East 'still quite tight' say traders.
  • Closing date for Glencore offer
    Offer on outstanding Chemoil shares open until mid-April.
  • Negotiations continue for release of hijacked bunker tanker
    Sources say talks are likely to be protracted.
  • MPA rejects charge of 'overcrowding' at bunker anchorage
    The Special Bunkering Anchorages are highly utilised but not congested, says MPA official.
  • Bunker trends confused
    Bunker demand in Singapore was mixed.
  • Gazprom - gas company or Russia's battering ram?
    Market capitalization is exceeding $120 billion.
  • China and the 'deniers'
    Why climate change issues are problematic for the Chinese.
  • Slow steaming keeps surplus ships employed
    OOIL 'saves costs' from slow steaming; reports losses for 2009 due to lower freight rates and demand.
  • Brightoil acquires second aframax for $52.5 million
    Move in line with its strategy to expand its vessel fleet.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
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
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PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
SHIPPING
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
PORTS
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
LOGISTICS
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
YACHTING
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
SHIPPING
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
PORTS
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
COMPANIES
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
NEWS
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
SHIPYARDS
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
MARITIME SERVICES
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
PORTS
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
INDUSTRY
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
LOGISTICS
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
PORTS
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
PORTS
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
PORTS
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
PORTS
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
AVIATION
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
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