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February 8, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • P&O Nedlloyd in drive to promote e-commerce
    Carrier hopes to eventually do away with physical transfer of documents
  • Line buys containers worth US$84m
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL forecasts better than expected profits
    But year to March results also depend a lot on aviation fuel prices
  • More stabiliser problems surface on MD-80 jets
  • US reaches open skies pact with Namibia
  • United Air's load factor down in Jan
Features
  • Coast Guard website unreliable, says judge
    US court finds that data, obtained on the Internet, is inherently untrustworthy as evidence
  • UK bans Italian-made lifejackets after failure

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • P&O Nedlloyd in drive to promote e-commerce
    Carrier hopes to eventually do away with physical transfer of documents
  • Line buys containers worth US$84m
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL forecasts better than expected profits
    But year to March results also depend a lot on aviation fuel prices
  • More stabiliser problems surface on MD-80 jets
  • US reaches open skies pact with Namibia
  • United Air's load factor down in Jan
Features
  • Coast Guard website unreliable, says judge
    US court finds that data, obtained on the Internet, is inherently untrustworthy as evidence
  • UK bans Italian-made lifejackets after failure

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • P&O Nedlloyd in drive to promote e-commerce
    Carrier hopes to eventually do away with physical transfer of documents
  • Line buys containers worth US$84m
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL forecasts better than expected profits
    But year to March results also depend a lot on aviation fuel prices
  • More stabiliser problems surface on MD-80 jets
  • US reaches open skies pact with Namibia
  • United Air's load factor down in Jan
Features
  • Coast Guard website unreliable, says judge
    US court finds that data, obtained on the Internet, is inherently untrustworthy as evidence
  • UK bans Italian-made lifejackets after failure

Sched Netweb site
  • Axe falls on Longhorn beetles
  • Lykes Lines link added
  • New International Shippers' Association formed
  • Xingang added to Pacific route
  • Airborne Freight Corporation figures down for 1999
  • European Union wants to abolish Euro-sky's boundaries
  • FedEx takes flight

Cargowebweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2000
  • ECT sued by Trieste
  • UPS Launches Class A-1 Tender Offer
  • Emery Worldwide opens Amsterdam centre' in Amsterdam
  • Blunder drags Deutsche Post to court
  • Delta also offers its employees PC

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd Sells Its Conventional Shipping Unit
  • JSC to Organize SWPM Information Network
  • Evergreen Resumes La Guaira Calls
  • Sagawa's Xi'an Logistics Firm Now in Full Swing
  • Japan, China Set Out to Upgrade 'Eurasian Landbridge' Route

Exim Indiaweb site
  • YML's largest box ship makes maiden call at JN Port
  • 10 pc corporate surcharge may be retained in Budget
  • P&O Nedlloyd orders new containers
  • Retailers form Federation
  • Maersk Sealand to upgrade Med/West-South Africa trades
  • Government urged to invest more to bail out steel sector
  • Re-classification of goods for excise duty under study
  • Dubai decrees free trade zone for e-comm
  • ATMA urges govt to retain floor price on used tyre imports
  • Economic growth will exceed 6 pc, says Finance Minister
  • CII sees vast trade scope in Indonesian key sectors
  • Tea traders' body wants lower ST
  • CSL pontoon towed to Vizag
  • EC sees spurt in steel consumption in 2000
  • Inflation rate unchanged at 3.31 pc
  • 100 pc FDI in telecom recommended
  • India, Belarus enter into IT pact
  • Marine Container Services India Pvt. Ltd

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2000
  • TotalFina tipped get EU approval for Elf takeover this week
  • Russian tanker found to carry Iraqi oil
  • NYMEX oil futures trade sideways, bullish APIs awaited
  • Iraq seeks OPEC reintegration, threatens cuts in oil output
  • IPE crude goes above $27, new rally anticipated
  • Polypropylene pops up in Belgian bunkers

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Breakbulk lines band together to confront Portnet over delays
  • Spoornet reviews rail concessions
  • Trade surplus reflects SA's export success
  • Wharf Rat Diary
  • Intertek Testing Services
  • Rising labour problems threaten export drive
  • SAECS awaits Portnet answer on compensation
  • Eikos redefines risk finance mechanisms
  • Sasfin looks beyond the balance sheets
  • On-line system offers clients instant credit approval
  • Structured packages add financial muscle for traders
  • Factoring gains appeal
  • Small exporters can expect tightening up of finance scheme
  • Cosco wants improved slot agreement with Evergreen
  • Ro-ro service suspended
  • Spoornet business units will seek equity partners

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2000
  • Carnival and Wärtsilä partner to develop environmentally friendly diesel
    Common rail fuel injection and direct water injection will be used in a new generation of environmentally-friendly cruise ship diesels
  • Liberian Senate suspends chairman of maritime committee
    The Liberian senate has suspended its committee Chairman on Ways, Means, Finance and Maritime, reports Star Radio in Monrovia
  • Daewoo Heavy Industries joins consolidated marine diesel manufacturer
    Daewoo Heavy Industries (DHI) is now a partner in a marine diesel manufacturing company formed by the earlier merging of the marine diesel manufacturing activities of Korea Heavy Industries and Construction (Hanjung) and Samsung Heavy Industries
  • TotalFina commissions ROV survey of Erika wreck
    Totalfina has awarded CSO Internationalit with a contract for a detailed survey on the two portions of the wreck of the tanker Erika

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Master attacks money culture
    KARUN Mathur, master of the Erika, has spoken out for the first time since the loss of the tanker about the difficulties of modern-day seafarers aboard ships such as the Erika, claiming that their profession is "dominated by money".
  • Hundreds of boxes lost in Pacific storm
    HUNDREDS of containers have been washed overboard from several ships during a huge storm that lashed the Pacific.
  • Dart problems knock Jacobs
    JACOBS Holdings yesterday sprung another nasty surprise on shareholders, disclosing that last year's profits will be reduced by up to '1.5m ($2.43m) due mainly to problems in its shipping division.
  • BA hit by third quarter surge in fuel prices
    BRITISH Airways reported a third quarter pre-tax loss of '60m ($97m) as surging fuel prices and overcapacity on the North Atlantic took their toll.
  • Boxship design probe call
    RECENT heavy container losses from large ships in both the Atlantic and Pacific have led to fresh calls for an examination of modern containership design.
  • Grounded car carrier in Dublin
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine's car carrier Asian Parade, which was successfully refloated at the weekend, is now in Dublin for a hull inspection.
  • Dex wins first fleet deal from Levant
    INTERNATIONAL hull insurer Dex has won its first fleet commitment since opening for business at the start of 2000.
  • Opec nations hold the line on output curbs
    COMPLIANCE with Opec output constraints remained strong in January despite further surges in the oil price to a nine-year high levels of $27.11 last month.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2000
  • Detained Russian tanker to berth today
  • Hapag-Lloyd sells Rickmers to Bertram Rickmers
  • French repairer files for bankruptcy
  • Malta backs RINA
  • Carnival and Wartsila develop smokeless diesel
  • Collision blamed on crew negligence
  • NOL Schedar not to blame for oil spill
  • Vancouver faces more labour disruption
  • Breakers to be penalised for flouting standards
  • New Carissa insurer seeks partial removal of stern
  • Iraq seeks full membership of OPEC
  • Further rapprochement for Greece and Turkey
  • Spain settles account with Trasmediterranea
  • Moby Lines planning new ferry links
  • Al Jazya 1 salvage ops near completion
  • New passenger terminal for Valletta
  • Colombo QEQ development gets under way
  • Star candidates approved at NCLH meeting
  • Fairplay adds tanker berth and detention details

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • France to compete with port logistics strategy
  • Trans-Pacific rates go one-on-one
  • RailAmerica taps Hovis to lead North American unit
  • Fritz names Moseley VP of 'Continuous Improvement'
  • Con-Way Southern Express to build Bessemer, Ala. facility
  • STB General Counsel Rush to retire
  • Deutsche Post and Air Express merger gets EU nod
  • P&O Nedlloyd orders $84 million in new containers
Transportation
  • BNSF rescinds rail crewing policy opposed by unions
  • P&O plans large inland terminal on the Rhine
  • British Airways losses mount despite increased revenue
  • Lag in FedEx, UPS stocks baffles investors
Maritime
  • Port of Antwerp hopes terminal will put it back on map
  • NIT League no longer against antitrust immunity
  • MARAD seeks more information on Matson Hawaii service plan
  • Forwarder announces executive restructuring
  • Ship that lost boxes docks today
  • Low water levels boost requests for Great Lakes dredging

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • France to compete with port logistics strategy
  • Trans-Pacific rates go one-on-one
  • RailAmerica taps Hovis to lead North American unit
  • Fritz names Moseley VP of 'Continuous Improvement'
  • Con-Way Southern Express to build Bessemer, Ala. facility
  • STB General Counsel Rush to retire
  • Deutsche Post and Air Express merger gets EU nod
  • P&O Nedlloyd orders $84 million in new containers
Transportation
  • BNSF rescinds rail crewing policy opposed by unions
  • P&O plans large inland terminal on the Rhine
  • British Airways losses mount despite increased revenue
  • Lag in FedEx, UPS stocks baffles investors
Maritime
  • Port of Antwerp hopes terminal will put it back on map
  • NIT League no longer against antitrust immunity
  • MARAD seeks more information on Matson Hawaii service plan
  • Forwarder announces executive restructuring
  • Ship that lost boxes docks today
  • Low water levels boost requests for Great Lakes dredging

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • France to compete with port logistics strategy
  • Trans-Pacific rates go one-on-one
  • RailAmerica taps Hovis to lead North American unit
  • Fritz names Moseley VP of 'Continuous Improvement'
  • Con-Way Southern Express to build Bessemer, Ala. facility
  • STB General Counsel Rush to retire
  • Deutsche Post and Air Express merger gets EU nod
  • P&O Nedlloyd orders $84 million in new containers
Transportation
  • BNSF rescinds rail crewing policy opposed by unions
  • P&O plans large inland terminal on the Rhine
  • British Airways losses mount despite increased revenue
  • Lag in FedEx, UPS stocks baffles investors
Maritime
  • Port of Antwerp hopes terminal will put it back on map
  • NIT League no longer against antitrust immunity
  • MARAD seeks more information on Matson Hawaii service plan
  • Forwarder announces executive restructuring
  • Ship that lost boxes docks today
  • Low water levels boost requests for Great Lakes dredging

Marine Linkweb site
FEBRUARY 7, 2000
  • Seized Tanker Awaits Unloading
  • Erika Captain Says Tight Budgets Overrode Safety
  • Parker Drilling Reports $13M Loss
  • Sea Grant Panel Members Appointed
  • Stolt Comex Reports Results

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRUCKING
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
SHIPPING
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
SHIPPING
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
EDITORIAL
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
CRUISES
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
CRUISES
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
SHIPPING
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Leghorn
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
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