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December 2, 2004
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keppel makes inroads into Mexican market
    KEPPEL Corporation has made a major inroad into the Mexican offshore market with a US$164 million contract to build two accommodation platforms for Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos.
  • Hutchison's CSX bid opposed in S Korea
    A winning bid by Hutchison Port Holdings for the global terminal network of CSX Corporation could meet stiff resistance in South Korea where nine CSX berths are up for grabs and where the Hong Kong-based operator already has a significant presence.
  • ASL Marine units secure shipbuilding, charter deals
    LISTED shiprepair and shipbuilder ASL Marine Holdings said yesterday its subsidiary ASL Shipyard has secured $73.3 million of newbuilding contracts.
  • China Merchants in talks with Shanghai Int'l Port
  • Shiprepair event moving from London to Dubai
  • Bulk rates rise again to near-record highs
  • Clogged Russian ports slow oil, coal exports
Strait Talk
  • Classification societies seek liability limits
    A couple of weeks ago, a senior figure in the marine mutual liability insurance industry, confided to The Business Times that he was worried the delicately balanced system that has evolved within the shipping industry to take responsibility and cover liability when things go wrong, is in danger of falling apart.
Port Shots
  • Icebreaker being built catches fire in Russia
    AN atomic icebreaker that has been under construction for 15 years caught fire yesterday at the Baltiysky shipbuilding plant in this northern Russian port.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keppel makes inroads into Mexican market
    KEPPEL Corporation has made a major inroad into the Mexican offshore market with a US$164 million contract to build two accommodation platforms for Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos.
  • Hutchison's CSX bid opposed in S Korea
    A winning bid by Hutchison Port Holdings for the global terminal network of CSX Corporation could meet stiff resistance in South Korea where nine CSX berths are up for grabs and where the Hong Kong-based operator already has a significant presence.
  • ASL Marine units secure shipbuilding, charter deals
    LISTED shiprepair and shipbuilder ASL Marine Holdings said yesterday its subsidiary ASL Shipyard has secured $73.3 million of newbuilding contracts.
  • China Merchants in talks with Shanghai Int'l Port
  • Shiprepair event moving from London to Dubai
  • Bulk rates rise again to near-record highs
  • Clogged Russian ports slow oil, coal exports
Strait Talk
  • Classification societies seek liability limits
    A couple of weeks ago, a senior figure in the marine mutual liability insurance industry, confided to The Business Times that he was worried the delicately balanced system that has evolved within the shipping industry to take responsibility and cover liability when things go wrong, is in danger of falling apart.
Port Shots
  • Icebreaker being built catches fire in Russia
    AN atomic icebreaker that has been under construction for 15 years caught fire yesterday at the Baltiysky shipbuilding plant in this northern Russian port.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keppel makes inroads into Mexican market
    KEPPEL Corporation has made a major inroad into the Mexican offshore market with a US$164 million contract to build two accommodation platforms for Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos.
  • Hutchison's CSX bid opposed in S Korea
    A winning bid by Hutchison Port Holdings for the global terminal network of CSX Corporation could meet stiff resistance in South Korea where nine CSX berths are up for grabs and where the Hong Kong-based operator already has a significant presence.
  • ASL Marine units secure shipbuilding, charter deals
    LISTED shiprepair and shipbuilder ASL Marine Holdings said yesterday its subsidiary ASL Shipyard has secured $73.3 million of newbuilding contracts.
  • China Merchants in talks with Shanghai Int'l Port
  • Shiprepair event moving from London to Dubai
  • Bulk rates rise again to near-record highs
  • Clogged Russian ports slow oil, coal exports
Strait Talk
  • Classification societies seek liability limits
    A couple of weeks ago, a senior figure in the marine mutual liability insurance industry, confided to The Business Times that he was worried the delicately balanced system that has evolved within the shipping industry to take responsibility and cover liability when things go wrong, is in danger of falling apart.
Port Shots
  • Icebreaker being built catches fire in Russia
    AN atomic icebreaker that has been under construction for 15 years caught fire yesterday at the Baltiysky shipbuilding plant in this northern Russian port.

Sched Netweb site
  • New terminal planned for Zhangjiagang Port
  • NYK looks to sell Dutch terminal
  • ACT appoints new CFO
  • DFDS buys out Viktoria
  • MOL honoured for investor relations
  • PSA buys into HK port operator
  • Sinotrans handles 1 m TEU in PRD
  • Schenker wins 2 top Asian logistics awards
  • Internation cargo traffic rises: IATA
  • KLAS strengthens foothold in S China
  • Continental Airlines gains new board member
  • UAL sees operating loss of US$65 m

Exim Indiaweb site
  • INSA to release its Annual Review today
  • Report projects Indian maritime sector size at $ 19 bn by 2010
  • Ports busier and more efficient now'Baalu
  • Tuticorin Port Trust awaiting the word 'Go'!
  • FIATA's freight forwarding diploma course comes to India
  • Multiport's General Meeting in India part of new marketing plan, explains McMillan
  • 10.2 pc service tax on goods transport agencies awaiting Law Ministry's nod'Chidambaram
  • Schenker India's corporate office inaugurated
  • Dubai WTC to organise GITEX Computer shopper
  • 9-day SRTEPC-backed textile fairs open in Turkey, Egypt
  • MoF-industry parleys on Budget from Dec. 10
  • UAE trade fair in Mumbai from Dec. 14

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • UAE-backed Singapore terminal to go-ahead despite CAO withdrawal
    Troubled China Aviation Oil's pullout won't affect design work on the UAE-backed Singapore terminal project, which is expected to start operations in mid-2006.
  • Oil prices plunge on solid US inventory gains
    Oil prices dive as market takes stock of US oil inventory figures, while keeping watchful eye on next move from OPEC.
  • Singapore: Petrobras boosts storage capacity by 50%
    Petrobras boosts Singapore storage capacity by 50% to accommodate increasing demand in the niche markets it has established itself in.
  • DOE/API: US oil stock growth across the board
  • Refinery shutdowns could affect Piraeus avails by week-end
  • Petrobras: Paranagua service resumed
    Bunker operations at Paranagua have resumed after last month's explosion although deliveries are still subject to barge avails.
  • South Korean demand drops as prices move downwards
  • Hanseatic Bunker Services welcomes new trader
  • Sparse cargo and bunker demand exacerbate Singapore price falls
    Muted demand for both cargoes and bunkers saw the Singapore cargo market plunge $10/11 today, yet buyers remain sidelined in both markets.
  • Rotterdam fuel oil softer, congestion still heavy
  • Malaysia: New projects will bring self-reliance and competition
    Plans for storage and blending facilities in Malaysia's PTP and Port Klang will make the country self reliant for fuel oil and bunker supply and allow for more competitive pricing.

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • Alturion GPS version 6 is more than navigation
  • T&G and Urtu to fight proposed rules on driver hours
  • BAX Global wins Samsung Electronics' Asia business
  • Russian Railways plans joint venture with China
  • Thai Airways to sign letter of intent for eight new Airbus aircraft
  • MOL and APL announce West Coast of South America Service
  • Frederic Gagey joins KLM as CFO

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • Pirates kidnap, injure seafarers
  • APL and MOL launch joint service
  • Canal "accounts for 32% of Panama's economy"
  • Euronav demerger to go ahead
  • ABS approves new LNG containment design

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • Daewoo backlog tops $10 billion
  • Dakota Creek to get ferry order
  • CP Ships CEO steps down
  • Delaware spill total set to rise
  • Keppel wins major PEMEX order
  • ABS gives approvement in principle to new LNG tank and ship designs

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • Tacoma port board Oks purchase of tideflats property
  • APL teaming with MOL for new South America service
  • Port of Vancouver taps Boyden as new environmental director
  • Homeland Security Secretary announces plans to resign
  • Crowley Liner Services adds third vessel in Virgin Islands

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • CP Ships shaken as Halliwell resigns after just six months
    FRANK Halliwell resigned as chief executive of CP Ships yesterday, just six months after stepping into the top job.
  • Buoyant market points to possible orders for biggest ore carriers yet
    ORDERS for a number of the biggest ore carriers yet built could be triggered by today's buoyant market conditions which are nudging steel mills to look increasingly for long-term deals on larger cargoes.
  • German WestLB bank sells 31% stake in TUI
    GERMAN public-law bank WestLB has sold its 31.3% stake in German tourism and shipping group TUI, ending months of speculation that a shipping company might want to buy the shares in order to gain control over Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Setting the goalposts for new standards
    DELIBERATIONS over the new methodology proposed to develop regulations at the International Maritime Organization got off to a cautious start yesterday, as administrations edged towards formulating the terms of reference for 'goal-based standards'.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • CP chief exec Halliwell walks out
    CP SHIPS chief executive Frank Halliwell has resigned, with immediate effect, due to 'differences with the board on the future direction of the company'
  • Japanese majors join forces for LNG
    JAPAN'S NYK, MOL and K Line together with Mitsui & Co have jointly placed an order for a 145,000 m' LNG vessel
  • Eukor obtains $680M facility
    EUKOR Car Carriers has concluded a $680M refinancing deal with Korea Development Bank that would help clear initial acquisition debt of $1.05Bn
  • Nigerian port workers jobs at risk
    TEN thousand Nigerian National Ports Authority workers stand to lose their jobs as a result of the port privatisation programme, according to the transport minister
  • Hutchison plans Mexican box port
    NEW reports have surfaced that Hutchison Port Holdings could build a port to compete with Los Angeles/Long Beach on the Pacific coast of Mexico
  • Milford Haven LNG progresses
    A £250M ($480M) LNG import terminal at Milford Haven in the UK is moving forward following the signing of shareholder and related agreements
  • Ferry lines face strike action
  • IRISL enters gulf controversy
  • APL, MOL launch Andes link
  • Iraq to use Iran and Kuwait ports
  • Philippine arbitrators proposed
  • French seek fine for tanker slick
  • Capacity demand ahead of supply
  • Heung A ends court receivership
  • Tom Ridge quits security post
  • Athos spill estimate shock

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • CP Ships chief executive resigns
    Frank Halliwell steps down following accounting scandal that cost company millions in profits.
  • ILA, Cosco agree on office staff pact
    Union wins three-year contract for port captains in China Ocean Shipping's New Jersey office.
  • Bush, Martin call for new U.S.-Canada bridge
  • Judge approves Port Everglades terminal sale
  • Logistics to speed up in 2005: Unisys
  • OECD: Economies to grow 2005
  • N.Y.'s Schumer questions cargo screening plan
  • ILA seeks safety talks
  • Long Beach tabs Teofilo for maritime services
  • Descartes narrows Q3 loss
  • EGL calls convertible notes
  • U.S. shrimpers win import tariffs
  • India port plans new box terminal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • 'Difference of opinion' on strategy prompts CP Ships CEO resignation
    CP Ships CEO Frank Halliwell has announced his resignation, effective immediately, citing a 'difference of opinion' with the board over the company's future strategy.
  • CMA CGM keen to crack Brazil nut
    This week's visit to Brazil by CMA CGM executive VP Rodolphe Saade is part of the carrier's interest in terminal and new-vessel investments, according to CMA CGM do Brasil sources.
  • Charter-market liquidity receding to turn of 2005/6
  • K Line to boost PNW service nearly 50%
  • Poland's BCT signs credit facility for phase one expansion
  • Homeland Security head resigns
  • CWC plans dedicated-use port in Mumbai, alongside inland expansion
  • TVS hives off logistics division to gain global presence
  • London offers more guidance to Thames users
  • Ukraine's portland integrated despite national disunity threat, say ports

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • Frontline spins off bulkers
    Frontline's Tor Olav Troim has Golden Ocean ready to spin on the Oslo bourse.
  • Frank Halliwell walks
    Differences over future direction of boxship giant cause CP Ships chief to resign.
  • Philly oil spill spreads to DC
    Two US senators are going after single-hull tankers after the Athos I spill has proved larger than first thought.
  • Clarksons opens in Mid East
    Expanding broker taps Dubai for its latest regional centre.
  • Eukor concludes refinancing
    Latest $680m package means car carrier has now completely replaced acquisition funds.
  • French eye Norway
    NCL cruiseship could be turned into hotel by holiday group Pierre et Vacances.
  • Spirit III suffers
    Politicians to address problem of lack of passengers on the third Spirit of Tasmania vessel.
  • Ow!
    Wallenius signs new shipowning venture with Singapore Shipping.
  • Schroder demands ships
    German owners have flagged in just 20 of a promised 100 to 200 ships and could lose their tonnage tax.
  • German Ueberwerft 'on track'
    ThyssenKrupp is denying that conventional submarines may sink a planned merger of German yards.
  • Scrap slump continues
    Figures show dismal totals with less than one million deadweight tonnes sold for scrap for fifth month in a row.
  • Euronav soars
    Share price for newly spun-off tanker arm leaps 30% on first day of trading.
  • Bank sweetens Transpetro order
    Brazilian development bank BNDES could cut loan interest rates for yards building new tankers.
  • Stolt Tern grounds at breakwater
    No leakage is reported from the grounded Stolt Tern at Holyhead in Wales.
  • Lasco loses ground
    Latvian tanker owner's profit shrank as rates fell for the more elderly units in the fleet.
  • Aker Yards builds backlog
    Norway's Aker Brevik has brought its backlog of offshore vessel contracts to five.
  • Hindustan to be revived
    Indian yard receives boost from tax waiver and could soon get hands on state aid.
  • TOP offloads Med Prologue
    Evangelos Pistiolis' US listed tanker company confirms sale of single-hulled handysize tanker.
  • Jinhui buys back and cancels
    Hong Kong bulker owner continues to snap up more of its own shares.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • Delaware River oil spill may be 15 times greater than estimated
  • European/South America carriers raise rates
  • Mediterranean/Canadian conference raises surcharge
  • Crowley adds capacity to U.S./Virgin Islands trade
  • NYK spins off liner agency in Japan
  • Worldwide air cargo traffic up 14% in January-October
  • Polar picks Menzies for Amsterdam ground support
  • CSX freight trains collide in Florida, killing one crewman
  • Ridge steps down as DHS head
  • U.S. industry urges Bush to press for end to Canadian lumber subsidy
  • USDA re-certifies trade help petitions for N.C., Texas shrimpers
  • USDA allows more imports of Mexican Hass avocados
  • PSA gets foothold in Hong Kong with terminal purchase
  • ILA calls for safety meetings after 'rash' of accidents

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • CEC buys modern Hungarian tonnage
    Clipper Elite Carrier has bought two second-hand vessel from Hungary and now has been added to the fleet of ...
  • 41,000 tons less of NOx emissions thanks to fairway dues
    The environmentally differentiated fairway dues in Sweden has lead to a significant reduction of nitric oxides, NOx, emissions. "According to ...
  • Unidentified oil spill off the Estonian coast
    Seabirds affected by oil was found on Tuesday off the Estonian northweast coast near Dirhami. According to BNS news agency ...

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
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.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
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
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
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
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.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
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
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
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
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
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
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
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
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
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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
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
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
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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