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September 27, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Aussie coal ports shut down by environment activists
    Australian environment activists closed down operations at the world's largest coal port yesterday, after entering three terminals and attaching themselves to loaders, the terminal operator and the protesters said.

Sched Netweb site
  • Intra-third world trade to drive global growth: World Bank
  • Geneva giant takes delivery of 13,798-TEU MSC Emanuela
  • NATO's million dollar moonshine shipments evade Pakistani customs
  • Logistics construction bustles in Nanning ahead of ASEAN trade
  • Singapore talks shop at Latin Asia Business Forum
  • Union Pacific serves CenterPoint Joliet terminal as big DC park opens
  • Kuehne + Nagel offers 18 new LCL services to Asia Pacific
  • New box terminal at Kattupalli near Chennai for 2012
  • Prince Rupert, CN, Maher Terminals sign productivity accord
  • Jacksonville Port needs to reposition itself to stay competitive
  • Asia Pacific air freight demand up 32.1pc in August
  • Indonesia e-data customs system turns into e-snafu: shippers
  • Flight to celebrate first air cargo delivery October 2, 1910
  • Air cargo screening faces holiday volume pressure, says industry
  • AirBridgeCargo adds 4th China destination with Zhengzhou

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
  • Iberia agrees to BA's pension recovery plan
    The Spanish carrier Iberia recently notified Spain's Securities Market Commission (CNMV) that its board of directors decided not to exercise its right to cancel the merger con...
  • Brazilian president attends handover of reconstructed berth in Itajai
    The Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Lula) recently visited the port of Itajai in Brazil's Santa Catarina State for the official handover of the reconstructed berth 2...
  • Wijngaard Natie's new service centre bringing more cargo and jobs
    The Antwerp (Belgiu)-based company Wijngaard Natie is to convert one of its warehouses on the Vries quay into a dedicated service centre for Mechel, a Russian steel group that has ...
  • DB Schenker opens logistics centre in Pardubice (Czechia)
    DB Schenker Logistics has expanded its network in southeastern Europe, by adding a new logistics centre in Pardubice near Hradec Králové (Czechia). One of the centre's first custom...
  • Malta customs authorities award AEO certificate to S. Mifsud & Sons Ltd
    SMS Cargo and SMS Shipping, divisions within the Maltese company S. Mifsud & Sons Ltd, have been awarded the status of authorised economic operator (AEO) by the Malta customs a...
  • Kuehne + Nagel and Switcher set up pact for climate neutral transport and logistics processes
    Switcher, a leading provider of ethically produced textiles, and the global logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel have signed a long-term collaboration agreement. The aim of th...
  • Pema appoints new sales director for Germany
    Pema GmbH, based in Herzberg am Harz (Germany) and one of Europe's leading independent lessors of commercial vehicles, has named Udo Brestel as its new sales director for Germ...
  • Beluga planning to scoop up the US shipping company Intermarine
    Beluga Shipping, based in Bremen (Germany), is forging plans to take over its US rival Intermarine in New Orleans. Intermarine is majority-owned by the US investment group New Moun...
  • South African Airways retiring B747 fleet
    South African Airways is ending its Boeing B747-400 scheduled services in October 2010. From tomorrow (25 September) on, its sole Boeing B747 Johannesburg'Lagos (Nigeria) route wil...
  • Christoph Franz new Lufthansa group CEO; Karl Ulrich Garnadt new Lufthansa Cargo CEO
    The supervisory board of Deutsche Lufthansa has promoted the group's deputy chairman Christoph Franz as Wolfgang Mayrhuber's successor as chairman and CEO of the Lufthansa Group fr...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
  • OSG makes organizational changes
  • SeaBridge Freight to modify barges with Marine Highway grant help
  • Ingram Barge cuts towboat emissions
  • USCG Commandant meets with Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
  • WTSA member carriers create new advisory board
  • Rail traffic numbers continue record string
  • Crowley presents scholarships to pair of maritime academy cadets
  • Washington governor visits new SSA terminal in Vietnam
  • Boeing holding Everett rally to showcase NewGen Tanker

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
  • Mandatory fuel standards proposal unworkable
    MEPC to decide on merits of minimum standards for bunker fuel quality next week
  • 'Sleepwalking' to towards tougher fuel standards
  • Laggard states risk maritime safety
  • Authorities slow to tackle the problem
  • Mountain of submissions facing week-long MEPC
    Final questions relating to energy efficiency design index could be resolved
  • Laggard states risk maritime safety
  • Shipping urged to pledge $10bn climate cash
    Oxfam wants sector to contribute upwards of $10bn a year towards cost of mitigating...
  • Volatile dry bulk market keeps owners...
  • WSC challenges proposed change antitrust law
    World Shipping Council believes proposals to repeal antitrust immunity could hurt US...
  • McCain continues pursuit of Jones Act

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
  • Rio adds $230M in Dampier
    RIO TINTO has raised its ante again in Dampier by adding a new A$242.63M ($230M) investment to it its existing expansion scheme in Dampier
  • Norden invites partnerships
    DENMARK'S Norden told Fairplay today it is "open to partnerships" with other companies to maximise profits on certain routes
  • Iran cuts offshore oil storage
    RESERVES of crude and fuel oil in Iranian-operated floating storage offshore have fallen by about 10M barrels this month, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • WTSA forms advisory board
  • Japan blinks in China dispute
  • Sovcomflot calls results 'steady'
  • Maersk slims down bank dealings
  • BHP gives Macedon green light
  • Crew saved off sinking ship
  • Seven pirates sentenced
  • Petrobras raises $70Bn

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
  • Trailer Orders Up 55 Percent from 2009
  • World Shipping Council Elects New Board Members
  • GE Sells 115 Locomotives in Brazil
  • UAE Cargo Boom Goes into 11th Month
  • Lowering Barriers to Port Growth
  • Freight Bills Stuck in a Time Warp
  • Bear Hunt
  • Trading China
  • State Demand Overwhelms DOT Grant Program
  • Asia Air Freight Grows 25 Percent
  • DB Schenker Launches Pan-Europe Rail System
  • SCI to Invest $4 Billion in New Ships
  • Factory Orders Rise, Durable Goods Hit Five-Month High
  • Trans-Pacific Lines Create Shipper Advisory Group

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
  • Kick-out piracy!
    Mobilising a petitioning army of close on one million, supported by a fleet of over one thousand ships, the shipping community has declared war on the Somali-based miscreants infesting the vital sea arteries of the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.
  • Oberstar's bill to cull US antitrust immunity
  • WSTA new shipper/carrier panel to take on 'critical' issues
  • TUI to own half of H-L
  • ADPC awards new contract for Khalifa
  • Ireland: 'no other way but export'

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
  • Vale plots Hong Kong listing
    Diversified Brazilian dry-bulk player on the brink of sealing Asian listing and $2bn buy-back plan.
  • CECO & Jaccar ink ethylene JV
    Jacques de Chateauvieux-backed private equity outfit poised to splash $15m to team with Peter Knudsen-led owner in gas alliance.
  • CECO CEO sheds light on Eitzen JV
    Eitzen Ethylene Carriers architect and CECO chief Peter Knudsen says specialised gas segment may be poised to pop.
  • Gard confirms big first half surplus
    Claes Isacson sets a pace that rival marine insurers will struggle to match.
  • George grabs distressed bulker
    Greek magnate George Economou has picked up a post-panamax newbuilding at auction, brokers say.
  • Fred Olsen rig finds North Sea gig
    Norwegian drilling player pens fresh continental contract for the floater Bredford Dolphin.
  • Cosco 'attacked' in Nigeria
    Nigerian bandits beat up crewman of Feng Shun Shan, reports says, as piracy escalates in the region.
  • 'Watch where you're going'
    Norwegian manager fined in UK after ship sails wrong way and master lies about rest hours.
  • Norden & Glencore pen Russian JV
    Danish shipowner teams up with commodities heavyweight in five-year, ice-class panamax pact.
  • Seven jailed for Greek attack
    Kenyan court shies away from life terms but sticks Somali pirates in slammer for five years for bulker assault.
  • Cargoship grounds off Denmark
    Lithuanian vessel awaiting tug for refloating after getting stuck in Limfjord.
  • Latvian facing board wrangle
    Tanker owner postpones EGM as state pension fund fights to maintain seat on supervisory council.
  • Norden flags tanker price U-turn
    Carsten Mortensen-led owner says price tag of its new products tankers has jumped by 25% since April.
  • Vitaco hangs on to tanker
    Vietnamese owner will not now sell Petrolimex 04 as it believes it can win new charter.
  • Varun on the hunt for ships
    Indian owner wants to add tankers, offshore ships and LPG carriers to its fleet, says boss Yuddhishthir Khatau.
  • Condor 10 makes a comeback
    Retired 1993-built Condor Ferries ship pressed into service as replacement vessel between UK and Channel Islands.
  • Danish owner has offal idea
    Hardeshoj-Ballebro to run ferry on meat waste from local slaughterhouse.
  • Crew saved after ship sinks
    Seven men rescued from Bolivian-flagged cargoship off Dominican Republic.
  • Kandla to add three berths
    Indian port opens bidding for $146m expansion project to meet growing demand.
  • Shell in short Brazil fix
    Oceanteam Bourbon joint venture wins charter work from oil major for DP2 construction vessel.
  • Quotes of the week
    John Fredriksen's chips are up as he goes fishing for a VL while maritime players are keeping Somali pirates in the dark.
  • Rio to expand Dampier
    Mining giant set to spend $230m to expand capacity at north western Australian iron ore port.
  • Ferry bad plumbing at WSF
    Washington state ferry workers have been knocking back water connected to heating and air con systems for five years.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Robert Kuok and Lou Kollakis are buying boxships as the global orderbook shrinks to a four-year low.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
  • Bill calls for end to liner antitrust immunity
  • WTSA sets up export shipper advisory board
  • Containership capacity crunch by 2012?
  • Martinair executive charged in U.S. probe
  • Train, truck groups weigh in on truck limits
  • Honda uses new Richmond auto facility
  • Liberty calling Charleston
  • Correction: VPA offers $1 per year for Richmond port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
  • Danish coaster assisted American vessel
    The Danish owned coaster Erria Vietnam assisted an American owned coaster when it suffered from an engine breakdown while at sea in the Caribbean area. The Erria Vietnam, flying Antigua
  • Stolt subsidiary orders four tankers
    Stolt Bitumen Services, a subsidiary to Stolt-Nielsen, orders two 3,500 DWT bitumen tankers at Nanjing East Star Shipbuilding in China, including an option on a further two tankers. The

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
  • MEPC 61 gets ready to tackle key issues
    Greenhouse gases, market-based measures, ballast water convention and ship recycling just some of the topics to be tackled by IMO Committee.
  • Bunkers waiting for more direction, still
    Fundamentals staying steady, keeping bunkers in a narrow price range.
  • Bullish sentiment closes trading week
    Firmer numbers in the Americas, but not all ports following the trend.
  • MEPC 61: Further development of US market based measure
    SECT proposal builds on the energy efficiency design index to cut emissions, hails minimal adminstrative burden, analysis on expected costs not completed.
  • Markets mostly firmer
    Tight barging schedule in Piraeus until September 29.
  • Marginal gains in Fujairah
    Durban offices closed due to national holiday.
  • Bunker players refuse to endorse GHG strategy
    IBIA officials asked to 'watch and wait' as GHG debate unfolds at the IMO.
  • Vessel investigated for UK fuel oil spill
    An estimated 200 litres of fuel oil leaked into the Thames.
  • Coast Guard will check fuel switching processes
    North American ECA: Operators warned to have safe routines for switching to low sulphur fuel.
  • Modern viscosity meter to 'help improve fuel efficiency'
    Emerson says its viscosity measurement technology also copes better with fuel switching between HFO and distillates.
  • Week ends with firm bunker prices
    Asia's key bunker ports saw mixed levels of demand on Friday.
  • Former employee sued by BP defends his actions
    Says 'atmosphere of fear' prompted him to back up documents.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks near eight-month low
    Lower fuel inventory due to cargo delays from the West.
  • Industry to conduct study on LNG bunkers
    Joint industry project to look at 'key success factors' in the use of LNG as a bunker fuel in Southeast Asia.
  • Vopak pumps $173 million into new Algeciras bunker terminal
    Vopak Terminal Algeciras will be commissioned in mid-2012.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SHIPPING
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
PORTS
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
SHIPPING
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
COMPANIES
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
CRUISES
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
TRUCKING
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
TRUCKING
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
PORTS
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
LOGISTICS
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
SHIPPING
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
SHIPPING
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
SHIPPING
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
INDUSTRY
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
ASSOCIATIONS
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
PORTS
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
SHIPPING
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
PORTS
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
SHIPYARDS
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
TRADE
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
The Goulette
-16.9% drop in unloading loads and +6.8% increase in loading loads
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
PORTS
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
PORTS
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
SHIPPING
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
SHIPPING
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
PORTS
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
SHIPPING
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
PORTS
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
SHIPPING
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
PORTS
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
SHIPPING
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
PORTS
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
SHIPPING
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
PORTS
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
SHIPPING
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
PORTS
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
LOGISTICS
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
YACHTING
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
SHIPPING
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
PORTS
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
COMPANIES
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
NEWS
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
SHIPYARDS
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
MARITIME SERVICES
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
PORTS
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
INDUSTRY
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
LOGISTICS
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
PORTS
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
PORTS
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
PORTS
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
PORTS
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
AVIATION
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
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