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November 9, 2004
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker grounding shuts Suez Canal
    SHIPPING through Egypt's Suez Canal was halted for a second day after an oil tanker ran aground, clogging the waterway and delaying traffic, officials and government newspapers said.
  • ASMI calls for steps to keep competitive advantages
    A change of mindset is needed in Singapore's marine industry if it is to meet and beat the ever intensifying regional and global competition, said the head of the Association of Singapore Marine Industries .
  • Port woes, coal shortage threaten steel mills
    PORT congestion is deteriorating yet again around the world, which may force steel mills to review their production plans for next year and their future expansion projects, especially as coking coal is in shortage.
  • Aussie port to continue coal shipping quotas
  • Hyundai Heavy wins 631b won NYK order for 8 vessels

Sched Netweb site
  • HK faces challenges if it is to remain logistics hub, says DHL
  • VPA's Captain Houston promotes int'l trade at a China trade event
  • TAL International Group, Inc. acquires T MC
  • KCRC wins rail freight operator of the year award
  • MPA, NUS work together on maritime research initiative
  • Trans Ocean Distribution opens new facility in Shanghai
  • CSX reports US$123 million 3Q profit
  • GAC Marine Logistics appoints three executives
  • Cathay Pacific to fly daily to Beijing
  • Boeing orders made by Hainan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines adds 11 flights to India
  • British Airways appoints competition specialist to board

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI, GE Shipping, Varun set to enter fray for Petronet LNG contract
  • Shipping Secy urges IPBCC not to impose congestion levy at JNP & Mumbai Port
  • US imposition of anti-dumping duty on shrimp may invite Asian retaliation
  • Export of auto components to touch $ 20 bn in a decade
  • $ 150 m Exim Bank loan for Sri Lanka
  • African Bank seeks Indian investments
  • Taiwan may haul India to WTO on dumping issue
  • Japan keen on investing more in India
  • Australia set to review anti-trust immunity for liner shipping
  • Kolkata Dock System sets scorching pace of 25 pc growth in container handling
  • Port workers hold demonstration
  • Global port operators shift focus to EPL's box terminal project
  • Port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, sounds ChPT on possible tie-up in car export
  • Railways finalises Rs 24,000-cr. modernisation plan
  • Common regulator for transport sector on cards
  • Forex reserves up by $ 980 million to $ 1,20,616 million
  • India Inc profits up by 26.4 pc in H1
  • Forex reserves climb to $ 121.2 bn
  • World Bank lending to total $ 3 bn a year
  • Abolish 'sunset clause' in I-T Act'EOUs
  • CII pegs GDP growth at 6.5 pc in 2004-05
  • P&I Club Board raises premium
  • 3-day 'Maharashtra Agri Food-2004' on at WTC
  • Air cargo business set to double in 2005

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2004
  • Shell divests parts of Caribbean bunker business
    Divestment campaign sees oil major sell off Caribbean fuels network, including marine business.
  • Petrobras Bunkering employs two new managers
  • Bearish cargo fails to dent Gibraltar gas oil
  • Suez Canal could reopen Tuesday, severe vessel backlog
    Shipping agency estimates around 150 vessels are blocked from transiting the Suez Canal as tanker grounding causes first closure since 1975.
  • Rotterdam trade market slips from morning levels
  • Singapore: Containership runs aground
    The MPA issued a release today stating that anti-pollution craft have been deployed as a precautionary measure after a containership ran aground in Singapore port waters.
  • Shipping lines pledge to use Singapore arbitration service
    Several shipping lines have pledged to use the dispute resolution services of the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) at its launch today.

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2004
  • ANZDL launches new website
  • FMCSA: Chassis rule delayed until next year
  • Salvesen and TDG: merger talks off
  • New ro-mo Neumünster-Darmstadt under consideration
  • Orient Thai planning low-cost Hong Kong service
  • Arkas takes delivery of "Gabriel A"
  • New head for Qatar Airways in Austria

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2004
  • Suez Canal blocked
  • Swedish Club raises premiums
  • Arlington tankers starts trading
  • Nordic American Tanker's IPO

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2004
  • Port of Vancouver, BC sending trade team to Asia
  • Northwind Marine builds fireboat for Bainbridge Island
  • Port of Portland schedules airport noise committee meet
  • Insurance club plans 10 percent rate hike
  • UPS adding flights to Shanghai, China

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Ship log-jam after Suez Canal tanker grounding
    THE Suez Canal could remain closed at least until tomorrow following the transverse grounding of a Sovcomflot tanker on Saturday.
  • LNG debut in US ship ordering bonanza
    Leading US tanker operator Overseas Shipholding Group has confirmed its debut in liquefied natural gas shipping as part of the first tranche of potentially the largest ever ship ordering bonanza, write Sam Chambers and Tony Gray .
  • Capesize rates heading for historic highs
    CAPESIZE rates have crashed through the $100,000 a day barrier for the third time in a year, and look set to challenge historic highs.
  • Torrijos hints at canal lock expansion as he praises Panama maritime sector
    PANAMA'S president Martin Torrijos has placed his faith in the country's maritime industry ' driven by an expanded Panama Canal ' in his bid to strengthen Panama's position as a regional distribution, shipping and banking centre.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2004
  • Grounding closes Suez Canal
    THE Suez Canal has closed for the first time since 1975 following the grounding of a Liberian-flagged, double-hulled tanker
  • UK tax regime could hit Adsteam
    TOWAGE operator Adsteam has warned that its earnings could be hit by changes to UK's tonnage tax regime
  • Hanjin Shipping makes record gains
    SOUTH Korea's Hanjin Shipping has announced 'record-breaking' 2004 third quarter results
  • Korea bans pork imports
    SOUTH Korea's agriculture ministry has temporarily banned pork and related product imports from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
  • Petronet to complete Dabhol LNG
    THE Indian government has asked Petronet LNG to take over and complete Dabhol (Maharashtra) Power's unfinished 5Mtpa LNG import terminal so it can be sold
  • Crews balloted over strike action
    IRISH seafarer unions SIPTU and the Seamens' Union of Ireland have started balloting their members for industrial action in response to Irish Ferries' redundancy plan
  • Scrapping of Sandrien begins
  • Lauderdale terminal up for auction
  • Independent OK for Stelmar sale
  • Vessel hits offshore platform
  • Captain of Winner is loser
  • Gas closes Houston Channel
  • Ferries suffer as Eurostar rises
  • Container lessor sold
  • Box rates boost Sea Containers
  • Mumbai surcharge contested

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2004
  • So. Cal. to speed up extended gates
    Marine terminal operators in LA-Long Beach accelerate plans to shift some truck traffic to nights and weekends.
  • FedEx raising rates
  • DHL boots U.S. boss
  • Grounding of tanker closes Suez Canal
  • NOL volume up on higher capacity
    Parent of APL said freight volumes rose 16 percent in the four weeks to Oct. 15.
  • New leadership for NY-NJ Port Authority
  • Tropical income rides out storms
  • Norfolk Southern , CN add CPR to eastern U.S. initiative
  • Port of Tacoma OKs waterway cleanup
  • Yoshitani joins Secure Ports Coalition
  • Sea Containers pumped by box boom
  • Korean shipbuilders see more Japan orders
  • Panama Canal sets vessel record
  • STX jumps into shipping
  • Hong Kong air freight stronger

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2004
  • Maasvlakte 2 in opposition sights as Rottergate financial irregularities bite
    Dutch opposition parties hope to prevent the Dutch Government from any binding commitment on the second Maasvlakte, until there is some clarity over the municipality's exposure following the Rottergate revelations.
  • Tanker blocks Suez, up to 90 ships delayed
    An accident involving a tanker has blocked the Suez Canal since Saturday blocking traffic in both directions causing an unknown number of containerships significant delays.
  • South Korea halts EU states' pork imports
  • Cocoa suffers as war returns to Cote D'Ivoire
  • Darwin to get China direct service
  • EWATA Carriers say October increases are holding
  • NYK orders eight panamaxes from HHI
  • Three freight railroards co-operate in eastern North America
  • Dutch dockers cancel strike
  • Canadian delegation on Asian mission

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2004
  • Bulking up
    Excel Maritime follows $200m shelf filing with second-hand buy.
  • More gas in the tank
    Artnzen says LNG outlay won't hurt OSG's ability to wheel and deal.
  • Suez snarl tops 100
    Growing vessel backlog may not see relief until Wednesday.
  • Asbestos payout challenge
    Courts to decide on compensation rights of UK shipyard workers' and families.
  • STX boards Pan Ocean
    South Korean shipbuilder completes $375m takeover that gives its control of Pan Ocean.
  • Sovcomflot suezmax shuts Suez
    Waterway closed for first time in nearly 30 years as steering failure sends Tropic Brillance aground
  • OSG confirms gas deal
    New York owner will spend more than $900m on four newbuildings for Qatar project.
  • Koreans confirm LNG deals
    Hyundai and Samsung share $916m gas carrier deal while Daewoo waits its share of the booty.
  • Bid to reopen Suez begins
    Lightering vessels and Smit salvage master head for stricken Sovcomflot suezmax.
  • Petronet seeks 3 LNG carriers
    State owned Indian gas importer calls for bids to provide three vessels.
  • Hyundai in NYK box bonanza
    South Korean shipbuilder in $570m deal to build eight 4,900-teu containerships.
  • Swedish Club goes for 10%
    Protection and indemnity claims on Gothenburg based mutual are running at lower than forecast levels.
  • Boxship grounds off Singapore
    Containership on charter to Regional Container Lines left high and dry off Raffles Lighthouse.
  • NATS plans share issue
    Funds from the issue will be used initially to fund acquisition of suezmax Wilma Yangtze (built 1997).
  • BBC China's HFO removed
    Salvors have completed the removal of the heavy fuel oil from ship stricken off South Africa.
  • MES maintains grip on profit
    Unprofitable businesses and typhoons send Japanese shipbuilder's interim results close to the red.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2004
  • Yang Ming raises annual profit forecast
  • Leasing profits soar at GE SeaCo
  • Equity firms acquire Transamerica Maritime Containers
  • Fred. Olsen names new 40-knot ship
  • FedEx announces 2005 rate increases
  • Trade dispute over taxes won't go away
  • ITC: Certain aluminum plate from South Africa does not injure Alcoa
  • Containership runs aground near Singapore port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2004
  • Birka Paradise delivered
    Birka Line has taken delivery of its cruise vessel "Birka Paradise" from the builder, Aker Finnyards in Raumo. The EUR ...
  • Arlington Tanker share over-subscribed 14 times
    The introduction of the Arlington Tankers share was a success, described by several analysts as one of the most successful ...
  • Bad instructions and maintenance let to loss of two lives
    The sinking of the schooner "Martha" in July 2004 with the loss of two lives was caused by insufficient maintenance ...

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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