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BRIEFS
March 5, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US allots US$93m to review, improve port security
    THE US government has set aside US$93.3 million for immediate port security assessments and improvements, while government and industry officials debate the future of port security at US seaports.
  • S'pore starts first graduate maritime education course
  • MISC's 3rd qtr profit down 20%
  • Daewoo yard wins US$640m order from
Air and Land Transport
  • 66-year-old Ansett grounds to a halt
    ANSETT Australia disappeared from radar last night, with all hope of salvaging the 66-year-old airline gone and administrators preparing for a fire sale of the assets.
  • Watchdog denies plans to cap Qantas prices
  • Legal fight unlikely to ground new airline Swiss
  • First Chinese air police to take off this summer
  • Virgin Express, SN Brussels may revive merger
  • Log Book
Features
  • High seas patrols help deter terrorism
    SEARCHING everything from small wooden boats to huge commercial freighters, sailors from a dozen countries are scouring the high seas in the hunt for al-Qaida terrorists and weapon shipments.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US allots US$93m to review, improve port security
    THE US government has set aside US$93.3 million for immediate port security assessments and improvements, while government and industry officials debate the future of port security at US seaports.
  • S'pore starts first graduate maritime education course
  • MISC's 3rd qtr profit down 20%
  • Daewoo yard wins US$640m order from
Air and Land Transport
  • 66-year-old Ansett grounds to a halt
    ANSETT Australia disappeared from radar last night, with all hope of salvaging the 66-year-old airline gone and administrators preparing for a fire sale of the assets.
  • Watchdog denies plans to cap Qantas prices
  • Legal fight unlikely to ground new airline Swiss
  • First Chinese air police to take off this summer
  • Virgin Express, SN Brussels may revive merger
  • Log Book
Features
  • High seas patrols help deter terrorism
    SEARCHING everything from small wooden boats to huge commercial freighters, sailors from a dozen countries are scouring the high seas in the hunt for al-Qaida terrorists and weapon shipments.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US allots US$93m to review, improve port security
    THE US government has set aside US$93.3 million for immediate port security assessments and improvements, while government and industry officials debate the future of port security at US seaports.
  • S'pore starts first graduate maritime education course
  • MISC's 3rd qtr profit down 20%
  • Daewoo yard wins US$640m order from
Air and Land Transport
  • 66-year-old Ansett grounds to a halt
    ANSETT Australia disappeared from radar last night, with all hope of salvaging the 66-year-old airline gone and administrators preparing for a fire sale of the assets.
  • Watchdog denies plans to cap Qantas prices
  • Legal fight unlikely to ground new airline Swiss
  • First Chinese air police to take off this summer
  • Virgin Express, SN Brussels may revive merger
  • Log Book
Features
  • High seas patrols help deter terrorism
    SEARCHING everything from small wooden boats to huge commercial freighters, sailors from a dozen countries are scouring the high seas in the hunt for al-Qaida terrorists and weapon shipments.

Sched Netweb site
  • Uniglory, Wan Hai start joint HK-Japan-Taiwan service
  • Multiport accepts six new members
  • Old rail revisited
  • Barwil into Afghanistan
  • K Line modifies Japan/Southeast Asia service
  • Seminar calls for risk management
  • Aid for new private rail service
  • First direct China, Taiwan trade completed
  • Moncton positions itself as American cargo gateway
  • CSA opens Zhengzhou maintenance hangar
  • TIACA founds air freight scholarship

Cargowebweb site
MARCH 4, 2002
  • Lufthansa still wants SAS Cargo
  • Deep alliance Korean and Delta
  • Maersk Logistics reports satisfied customer
  • Dead Swissair goes to court
  • DOT with port security grant applications
  • Antwerp port merger for PSA
  • Pratt, GE say win Emirates engine order

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CSCL to offer direct link between NSICT & US West Coast - ...to expand liner services, ex-India
  • NSB sets up Committee on Containerisation
  • Foreign-going vessels allowed to carry container cargo between Indian ports
  • Trade treaty with Nepal extended for 5 years
  • Container feeder operations resume at Paradip Port
  • ...set to surpass 20 mt cargo handling target
  • P. D. Rathi elected President of Port Officers' Federation
  • Forex reserves cross $ 50-billion mark
  • Lack of financial sector reforms disappoints ALFS
  • Pneumatic tyre importers get 5 pc relief on duty
  • Inflation rate moves up to 1.39 per cent
  • Few sops for exporters in Budget, says Exim Club chief
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 237 m to $ 50.45 bn
  • No thrust to leather exports in Budget: CLE
  • Implementation panel for Medium-Term Export Strategy taking shape
  • IASC chief sees India playing key role in oilseeds sector
  • Tax axe falls on EOUs
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 4, 2002
  • Brazil fuel oil $3 firmer
  • OPEC likely to maintain its reduced output levels through 2002
  • Chile market report
  • Russia may extend export cuts, increase production later in the year
  • Rotterdam morning report

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 4, 2002
  • Grand Alliance serves Shanghai
  • Hanjin Lines/Senator Lines streamline services
  • Wan Hai charters slots from Cosco
  • The Himalaya Express will vanish
  • DFDS now sails to Cuxhaven
  • Secrets at Maersk Sealand?
  • TNWA confirms service changes
  • «NYK Leo» in Bremerhaven
  • Cleve & Zonen: new services
  • Newbuilding Hamburg Süd

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 4, 2002
  • Title XI: Shooting for $50 million in FY2003
    In search of the attainable
  • Shipowners to learn about bonding
    SCA arranges meeting with Sureties Association
  • Kvaerner Masa gets new board
    A new Board of Directors has been elected for Kvaerner Masa-Yards Inc. The Chairman is Leif-Arne Langøy (President and CEO, Aker Kvaerner Yards AS)
  • Telaurus hires Lovingfoss
    Key appointment at maritime communications specialist
  • FGH gets more time
    The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has given Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. until April 12, 2002 to file a plan, or plans, of reorganization.

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2002
  • Nominations now being accepted for Oregon International Business awards
  • Panama Canal Authority discusses host of improvements
  • Portland Airport targets shoppers during 'Spring Fling' discount event
  • Steel heading into U.S. increases 14 percent in January
  • Corps closing small lock in Ballard for annual maintenance and repairs

The East Africanweb site
  • MSCL Loses $160,000 in 'Mv Umoja' Accident
  • TRA Patrol Boat Finally Deployed on L. Victoria
  • 'New' Sabena to Fly to Kigali and Nairobi
  • BA Reschedules East African Flight Routes

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Wallenius in driving seat for HMM car arm
    WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen has signed a $1.5bn deal to possibly take over the car carrier division of debt-laden Hyundai Merchant Marine.
  • Fosen vows to fight Norway ship grants fraud charge
    THE shipyard building ResidenSea's delayed The World has suffered a fresh embarrassment after the Norwegian state charged it with fraudulently claiming NKr35m ($3.95m) in shipbuilding grants on ships delivered between 1997 and 1999.
  • Nuclear ban debated in Panama
    THE environment committee of the Panamanian legislature will today debate a proposal for a new law banning nuclear shipments through the Panama Canal.
  • BP Amoco snaps up Tsuneishi aframaxes
    BP Amoco has gone to Tsuneishi Shipbuilding for a quartet of bargain priced-aframaxes, writes Matthew Flynn .

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 4, 2002
  • Tatar test for Russian oil
  • Baltimore channel still closed
  • Chemical spill hits Djibouti
  • One missing after ship sinks
  • Japan to cut steel imports
  • Ferry frustrating at Cuxhaven
  • China Shipping, Zim move closer
  • James Fisher quits dry sector
  • TT-Line poised for Superfast deal
  • Louis-Dreyfus moves into Brazil
  • Nightmare scenario for Suape
  • Regasification plan opposed
  • Fire destroys Med ferry
  • HHI claims welding breakthrough
  • HMM to sell car carrier business
  • EC brings hope to German builders
  • Heavy lifters repair Serbia bridges
  • US bolsters Yemeni coast guard
  • Anek, Strintzis in merger talks
  • Szczecin yard halts production

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 4, 2002
  • Canada study slams port crime, security
    A government report described Canada's largest seaports as crime-ridden and vulnerable to terrorist attacks.
  • NCBFAA criticizes China regs
    The industry group charged that China's new rules discriminate against American-based non-vessel-operating common carriers.
  • Insurers will drop Sri Lanka war charge
    The move is expected to spur business at a key transshipment port.
  • Coast Guard will award port security tool contract
  • EVA 777 order still firm
  • U.S. ocean volume increased
  • Canada to review Marine Act
  • Salvage mulled for sunken Md. tug
  • GM selects TNT for Brazil car parts
  • Zim logistics unit opens Shanghai office
  • Wanted: 30,000 airport screeners
  • USCO combines warehouse units
  • Higher charges boost Schiphol net

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 4, 2002
  • Tsakos sets NYSE listing date
    The secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange will trade under the ticker symbol TNP on Tuesday.
  • Weak rates dent Montanari's earnings
    Freight rates for gas carriers were seen falling significantly at end of 2001.
  • Matson hikes Pacific coast-Hawaii rates
    The rate increase was postponed from last year, taking into account the slow Hawaiian economy.
  • Wallenius & Wilhelmsen confirm HMM deal
    Takeover will double fleet controlled by Scandinavian car carrier partners.
  • Salvage work delays Delaware canal reopening
    A sunken barge is expected to be raised early this week.
  • Armed men storm Thai cargoship
    Solomon Islands robbers carrying guns and knives make off with crew's belongings.
  • The World stands still as talks continue
    DNV ready to certificate but owner refuses to take $330m ship.
  • Unithai Line moves further into black
    Thai owner boosted by associate companies and lower costs in 2001.
  • Paris MOU pulls in passengerships
    Tanker Pacific and Bergesen number among owners whose vessels were detained in January.
  • Panama Canal to expand capacity
    The daily average number of vessels transiting in the canal is expected to rise to 43 by the end of 2004.
  • New directors for Kvaerner Masa-Yards
    Only Jorma Eloranta survives as boardroom roundabout spins again.
  • Scrap totals triple on last year's levels
    First two months of 2002 see whopping increase in tonnage sent for demolition.
  • Fosen in fraud probe
    Norwegian yard's owner Anna Synnove Bye says she feels "raped" by subsidy allegations.
  • Anek and Strintzis mull merger
    Greek ferry operators explore Piraeus Bank amalgamation plan.
  • Arison's fortune boosted by bonus rise
    Carnival boss Micky Arison's annual bonus rose to $1.68m in 2001.
  • Belships buys half of Elkem Chartering
    Norwegian owner Belships is handing over responsibility for handysize and handymax bulkers to new partner.
  • Jutha shrinks losses
    Thai cargo and liner shipowner upbeat on future prospects as it axes loss.
  • Skaugen offloads last chemical tankers
    Norwegian owner sells ships as moves to concentrate on core lighterage and gas shipping business.
  • Fisher finally exits dry cargo sector
    UK tanker owner James Fisher has sold its last two general cargoships.
  • Cosco seeks Indian partner
    Chinese shipping giant wants to gear up its presence in India.
  • Odfjell opts for camshaftless engine
    Chemical tanker owner specifies latest propulsion plant technology for next newbuilding.
  • HMM and Wilhelmsen in PCTC tie-up
    Statement expected to clarify link-up between cash strapped Korean owner and Norwegian shipping giant.
  • Nissho set for Hitachi VLCC order
    Japanese owner poised for further newbuilding deal in single-hull replacement programme.
  • Profits slump at Kimtrans
    Logistics and ship operator saw profits fall 30% as directors paint gloomy picture for 2002.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
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
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
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
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
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› 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
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
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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