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September 16, 2004
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Latin America needs logistics investments
    LATIN America offers new opportunities for shipping and logistics businesses from Singapore and Asia as growing exports and increasing consumption drive the area's economic recovery.
  • Tanker held on spill charges freed on bond
    A Mitsui OSK Lines-controlled oil tanker, detained at the weekend after French coast guard officials said it had left an 11-km long oil slick off the Brittany coast, has been allowed to resume its journey after paying a 300,000-euro bond, the firm said on Tuesday.
  • Taiwan-China trade boom calls for direct shipping
    YOU'D be forgiven for not noticing the simmering tension between Taiwan and China, at odds for over half-a-century and still without direct transport links.
  • Aussies tighten travel security
  • Marine insurance
Port Shots
  • PORT SHOTS
    ROTTERDAM, the world's largest cargo port, will face disruptions on Monday as the Netherlands's largest workers union stages a 24-hour strike against government plans to cut spending on pensions and social security.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Latin America needs logistics investments
    LATIN America offers new opportunities for shipping and logistics businesses from Singapore and Asia as growing exports and increasing consumption drive the area's economic recovery.
  • Tanker held on spill charges freed on bond
    A Mitsui OSK Lines-controlled oil tanker, detained at the weekend after French coast guard officials said it had left an 11-km long oil slick off the Brittany coast, has been allowed to resume its journey after paying a 300,000-euro bond, the firm said on Tuesday.
  • Taiwan-China trade boom calls for direct shipping
    YOU'D be forgiven for not noticing the simmering tension between Taiwan and China, at odds for over half-a-century and still without direct transport links.
  • Aussies tighten travel security
  • Marine insurance
Port Shots
  • PORT SHOTS
    ROTTERDAM, the world's largest cargo port, will face disruptions on Monday as the Netherlands's largest workers union stages a 24-hour strike against government plans to cut spending on pensions and social security.

Sched Netweb site
  • THC among topics discussed at global shippers meeting in Shanghai
  • Logistics spend for Beijing Olympics could top US$5b
  • CMA CGM joins anti-hunger fight
  • Panalpina reports slight drop in net profit
  • US Congress hands out US$1.5m security grant to PHA
  • Swift Freight opens new offices in Africa
  • Beijing electronic cargo inspection nets US$2.68m over first half
  • Frankfurt reports best August ever for airfreight
  • UTi net income rises in Q2
  • SkyTeam spreads wings

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Booming Asian shipyards give Europe a sinking feeling
  • Export target of $ 120 bn achievable by 2007, says EMI Director
  • 25,000 t raw sugar to be imported from Brazil
  • Rubber trade wants export sops restored
  • Mid-term review of anti-dumping duty on acrylic fibre imports begins
  • CII team scouting for investors in Taiwan
  • EC agrees to give Indian basmati better treatment
  • EU imposes 5-year 15.7 pc tariff on Indian graphite electrodes
  • Rlys freight haulage growth, earnings surpass 4-month target
  • Singapore-based container feeder lines may keep off Chittagong
  • Emirates Group using novel system to monitor air consignments
  • RBI discontinues repatriation facility for exports to LAC
  • Garment industries logging on & tracking sales patterns to grab lucrative markets
  • Govt may allow 100 pc FDI in SEZs' real estate development
  • SRTEPC hails free trade warehousing zone plan in trade policy
  • Changes in Weights & Measures Act on anvil, govt official tells IMC members
  • Special SMEM conference rates for exhibitors
  • Dolphin Marine Enterprises awarded special recognition for Customer satisfaction in Asia/Pacific region for 2003-04
  • IMC to be partner in 'Maharashtra Agri Food-2004' in Nov.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
  • US stock figures cause concern, market shrugs off OPEC gesture
    Loss of oil production and major refinery disruptions from Ivan could exacerbate tightening US oil inventories.
  • Vopak warns of disruptions to barge loadings
    Industrial action expected to halt loading of bunker barges at Rotterdam's main fuel oil terminal next Monday.
  • Barge service added at Crete bunkering station
    Bunker barge service added in response to demand, enabling bunkering of vessels that cannot use ex-pipe facility due to draft limitation.
  • DOE: US crude imports, stocks, sharply lower
  • Service slowly returning to normal in Jamaica
    After a direct hit of the fierce Hurricane Ivan Petrojam's bunker barge is still out of service, but the company's refinery is about to resume regular production.
  • Slow sales, mixed supply, characterise South Korean market
    Prompt supply difficult in some quarters, while buyers are advised to act early for end-of-month supply.
  • New Orleans: Barges move up-river as Ivan approaches
    Having left a trail of devastation in the Caribbean, Hurricane Ivan is now approaching the US Gulf coast, prompting the bunker industry to take preemptive action.
  • Singapore: QMBS submission doubles in one month
    Sources at the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore have revealed latest figures on QMBS certification submission to Bunkerworld.
  • Singapore: Company move

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
  • Chemion opens container terminal in Leverkusen
  • MSC re-routes traffic from La Spezia to Livorno
  • ABP announces senior management appointments
  • EGSAC Spain opens fourth office
  • TNT reaches agreement to cross-dock automotive parts
  • California bill would target shipping lines and intermodal trucking companies
  • Four Truckers selects PeopleNet

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
  • Security: IMO starts "training the trainer"

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
  • Homeland Security Department sets new round of security grant
  • MarAd releases first quarter tally of North American cruise industry
  • Border Protection officer nabs $2.4 million worth of weed
  • Port of Seattle nets award for cleanup of Terminal 18
  • Mitsui creates simulation of LNG carrier turbine plant

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Fredriksen lines up box trades spree
    JOHN Fredriksen is poised to redeploy a large chunk of his fortune in the liner trades following the sale of more than 12% of his Frontline tanker vehicle for $345m.
  • Temasek offer for NOL unconditional
    TEMASEK Holdings has acquired majority control of Neptune Orient Lines, making unconditional its US$1.6bn takeover offer, which it has extended for another 14 days.
  • Dutch vessels fall foul of US Coast Guard security clampdown
    All Dutch registered ships will be boarded by the US Coast Guard when calling in US ports, after falling foul of a targeting system for International Ship and Port Facility Security Code compliance.
  • Limburg attackers 'had inside knowledge'
    TERRORISTS must have gained inside shipping knowledge for their speedboat attack on the very large crude carrier Limburg off Yemen in October 2002, a shipmanager who dealt with the aftermath has suggested.
  • RCCL switches six ships to Bahamas flag
    Royal Caribbean Cruises is to transfer six ships from the Norwegian register to the Bahamas by early 2005.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
  • Worst case: Mississippi closure
    WITH the projected track for Hurricane Ivan drifting westward, a worst-case scenario now involves a direct hit on the Mississippi River tonight
  • Stelios: Stelmar board has sale conflict
    WITH Stelmar Shipping rumoured to be seeking a new suitor, founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou warns that Stelmar's board faces "a fundamental conflict of interest"
  • OPEC offsets Ivan
    CRUDE oil futures contracts for August fell in pre-floor trading in New York today as OPEC balanced concerns over Hurricane Ivan by announcing an output increase
  • Santos dredging back on agenda
    THE port authority for Brazil's main export outlet, Santos, is set to re-open the tender for dredging its ship channel from the current 12.8m average to 13-14m
  • Auction ordered for unlucky Shamrock
    A US District Court judge has ordered the French-flagged ro-ro vessel Shamrock to be auctioned in November if its owners do not settle their financial problems
  • Novorossiysk hits capacity
    NOVOROSSIYSK, Russia's traditionally dominant oil outlet on the Black Sea, is facing long-term problems, as its oil export terminal has hit maximum capacity at 54M tpa
  • Atlantic Hero pollution update
  • Yet another storm approaches
  • Fredriksen balances holdings
  • Everitt takes over at the PLA
  • IMO raps Manila's knuckles on ISPS
  • ABP goes to conciliation
  • Port security man praised
  • Mobile braces for impact
  • Visakha port looks ahead
  • Labroy exits livestock carrier business

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
  • Hurricane Ivan lashes Gulf coast
    Mobile in crosshairs as ports from Louisiana to Florida shut down ahead of a predicted landfall by the Category 4 storm early Thursday morning.
  • Temasek wins control of Neptune Orient Lines
  • Shippers OK repeal of Europe anti-trust for liners
  • Manufacturers appeal for tariff relief
  • Air-cargo forecast sees 6.2% annual growth
  • Good neighbor? DHL opens center in FedEx base
  • Truckers to get anti-terror training
  • OSHA issues shipyard fire rules
  • Shipping boom for Canadian manufacturers
  • Feds mull bagged-food aid limit for MSP ships
  • Indiana transportation booming
  • Australia probing liner anti-trust exemption

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
  • Unleashed! Charter rates set to storm to unprecedented levels
    Brokers believe that the lack of available tonnage and the expected growth in demand will see charter rates swell by another 15-20% by the end of the second quarter 2005.
  • Temasek's NOL offer becomes unconditional
    Temasek Holdings' offer for Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) of S$2.80 (US$1.63)/share has gone unconditional, indicating that the Singapore Government investment arm has secured at least 50% of NOL shares.
  • Ten-year lead time for Hamburg's new capacity
  • USCG: Poor foreign port security will trigger tough ship inspections
  • Users berate greedy NZ ports
  • Busan joins forces with foreign carriers to lift efficiency
  • Melbourne sees record growth
  • Provisional maritime pact signed between Korea and Iran

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
  • Investors like Frontline sale
    Shares in Norwegian tanker owner rise after John Fredriksen sells to new blue-chip pals.
  • Shamrock runs out of luck
    US judge orders Fortis arrest ship sold even though final ruling on claims not yet issued.
  • The Singapore connection
    Cosco's overseas arm expected to work with SembCorp after buying stake in Chinese repair group.
  • Varun mulls price for rights issue
    India's biggest lpg carrier seeking up to $16m from forthcoming offering.
  • Rotterdam walk-out
    Dutch union urges others port workers to support protest against 'destruction of welfare state.'
  • Big John spreads his wings
    Fredriksen lieutenant Tor Olav Troim says tanker king will use share cash to pursue container shipping and other interests.
  • Politician blasts BC boss
    Ferry chief David Hahn criticised for 'smearing' Canadian yard workers.
  • Bulkers buoy Bourbon
    Dry cargo market and disposal of older ships boost French owner's first-half profit
  • Sovcomflot surges
    Russian tanker owner pumps up profits in first half.
  • Stellar start at Pac Basin
    Recently listed handysize bulker operator has seen interim profits jump six-fold on strong market.
  • Easy for Keppel
    Singapore yard snaps up refurb contract for EasyGroup's first ever cruiseship.
  • Fortum reveals split plan
    Finnish energy giant to list refining and shipping interests next April with share hand-out to investors.
  • Fredriksen sells
    John Fredriksen raises $344m as US investors snap up 12% of tanker giant Frontline.
  • NOL offer goes unconditional
    Temasek Holdings passes 50% stock ownership threshold and extends offer to 29 September.
  • MSC confirms Alstom cruisers
    Italian owner presses ahead with two-ship order, despite losing tax incentives.
  • Tankers help lift Suez revenue
    Surge in tanker transits leads to double-digit year-on-year income growth for strategic waterway.
  • Pirates strike in China
    Knife wielding robbers target bulker in rare occurrence of a reported pirate attack on Chinese coast.
  • Lightning hits LNG carrier
    Damaged described as 'minor' after BG Group's Methane Arctic is struck during port call.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
  • California Congressmen want explanation of AMSEA contract
  • Bomb-checking dogs get ready for sea duty
  • Kitty Hawk expands air cargo network to Mexico
  • Bush extends curbs under Trading with the Enemy Act
  • Coast Guard flags 17 countries as port security risks
  • DHS doles out $49 million for port security
  • Port of New Orleans prepares for Hurricane Ivan

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
  • Color Line competition dangerous for Fjord Line
    Color Line is committed to serve Western Norway and will be a serious challenge to the established operator Fjord Line ...
  • Fredriksen sells Frontline shares for billions
    John Fredriksen, through Hemen Holding, has sold Frontline shares worth a total of NOK 2.36 billion, to reduce his total ...
  • Norway gets new definition of an accident at sea
    After strong criticism, Norway is finally taking steps to tighten its maritime accident investigation system. The country will have a ...

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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
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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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