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April 1, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Qatar to spend US$15b to bolster LNG tanker fleet
    GAS giant Qatar will spend US$15 billion over the next five years to add 70 vessels to its fleet of tankers to export more liquefied natural gas , Oil Minister Abdullah al-Attiyah said.
  • Hutchison's port unit posts 17% gain in '04 earnings
    HUTCHISON Whampoa Ltd, the world's biggest port operator, said earnings from its container terminal business rose 17 per cent last year after rising trade boosted cargo volume.
  • Philippines port operator ICTSI's profit doubles in '04
    DOUBLE-DIGIT growth in container cargoes handled by subsidiaries in Brazil and Poland pushed earnings of the Philippines' largest port operator to a record high last year.
  • Pirates kidnap tugboat's captain, 2 crew members
  • Fishermen's fury

Sched Netweb site
  • Carriers launch Seas service between Asia, S Africa and S America
  • Mainland garment exports may face quotas
  • CN rail strike averted
  • APL expands presence in Poland
  • "K" Line changes Taiwan agent name
  • Port of Dubai joins anti-terrorism initiative
  • Bimco centenary GM to be held in May
  • Hamburg Sud adds B/L feature to web site
  • Cindy Lin joins Tacoma green team
  • CNAC posts 52.5pc increase in 2004 turnover
  • China airlines boost summer-autumn services
  • UAL reports US$179m operating loss for Feb

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Varun Shipping buys Aframax tanker
  • MOL to launch new service linking JNP, Singapore & Port Klang
  • Target of $ 50 bn in software exports on track'Nasscom Chief
  • 2.37 m TEUs handled in 2004-05!
  • Cochin Port's ICTT, Sethu project begin to worry Lankans
  • Baalu gives in-principle approval for 2nd box terminal in Chennai Port
  • MoS to reply to Plan panel's doubts on Sethu project
  • TPT unveils incentive scheme to attract more cargo in 2005-06
  • Another benchmark for NSICT
  • Lack of proper connectivity hampering trade, Chennai Port users tell D.T. Joseph
  • Apparel park scheme to be restructured
  • FinMin to spell out details of infrastructure SPV soon
  • Dharna in Delhi planned on April 21 to protest I-T harassment
  • Quality certification for chilli exports made compulsory
  • SEZs legislation on cards-Nath

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 31, 2005
  • Japanese bunker trader changes name, looks to cargo market
    Bunker trader looks to broaden its fuel oil business in the domestic spot market to utilise excess residual oil supply from parent company. | In Full |
  • SK Corp to begin 1,000 cst HSFO exports to Singapore
    Triggered by widening gasoil/fuel oil spread, Korean refiner hopes to gain by blending less gasoil into its high viscosity HSFO pool and offloading excess product. | In Full |
  • Petroplus trims bunkering interest with sale of SBI stake
    Petroplus, which owns ARA-based bunker players Frisol and North Sea Holding, has sold its 50% stake SBI, held through the North Sea Group. The move is seen as part of the Petroplus buy-out process. | In Full |
  • ARA barge market little changed, loading delays in Rotterdam
  • Shell joins 500 cst league in Singapore
    Another major reportedly joins those offering the increasingly popular 500 centistoke fuel oil grade in the world's largest bunker market. | In Full |
  • Singapore: Residual fuel and distillate inventories fall
  • Prosecution seeks appeal after pollution acquittal
    Brest public prosecutor is to appeal against the court's decision to acquit the Atlantic Hero's master, who was accused of deliberately causing pollution at sea. | In Full |
  • Selandang Ayu captain admits to lying
    The Indian captain of Malaysian-flagged cargo ship Selandang Ayu which ran aground off the coast of Alaska creating both human and environmental disasters is expected to plead guilty to lying to investigators. | In Full |
  • Vancouver: Shipping sector to help form emissions action plan
    The Greater Vancouver Regional District will meet tomorrow to form a workshop on reducing marine related exhaust emissions in the region. | In Full |
  • Shell Trading denies reports of disciplinary reshuffle
    STUSCO, Shell's US-based trading arm, denies press claims that employees were terminated, transferred or disciplined as a result of trading activities in the fuel oil market. | In Full |
  • Houston security charge added to bunker deliveries

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 31, 2005
  • Top executives to gather for Tiaca AGM and conference
  • Maddocks unveils new fleet management technology
  • UK: new guidance document for infectious substances
  • Vanderhoeft et Cie SA opens new branch office
  • Tesco takes to the rails
  • Cargolux introduces Amman service
  • Container terminal enhancement at Gothenburg running smoothly
  • Finnair president to retire

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 31, 2005
  • Filipina ferry beautician gets US$17,000 pay-off
  • Camillo Eitzen charters newbuilds, sells old LPG ship
  • C-MAR buys Brian Cushing & Associates
  • Selendang Ayu master gets probation

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 31, 2005
  • Fincantieri to pay first ever dividend
  • Selendang Ayu captain makes guilty plea
  • K-Sea signs $80 million revolving credit agreement

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2005
  • Greenbrier earnings skyrocket during second fiscal quarter
  • Customs nabs trucker hauling cocaine to Canada
  • American Airlines Cargo boosting fuel surcharge
  • Port of Longview facilities do double-take on bulk cargo
  • APL opens own company serving shippers in Poland

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Car carrier ablaze in Mediterranean
    A WALLENIUS vessel is on fire off the coast of Greece, with the crew preparing to abandon the ship.
  • P&O Nedlloyd deserts Japan in super post-panamax order
    CONTAINERSHIP operator P&O Nedlloyd has turned its back on Japan by ordering five super post-panamax vessels in Korea in a deal estimated to be worth $600m.
  • 'Leper ships' fear stoked by EU plans
    PLANS by the European Union to introduce a new tier of compulsory ship insurance could lead to the creation of "leper" ships, doomed to wander unwanted from port to port, an industry association has warned.
  • Chipper and Wonsild join forces in new Danish tanker giant
    DANISH shipping added a new force to its clutch of industry heavyweights yesterday with the consolidation of Bahamas-registered Clipper and Copenhagen owner Wonsild's tanker operations into a new parent company.
  • Strike call goes out to French crews
    FRENCH seafarers' unions have issued a new strike call to coincide with the expected return to the French senate of the Bill creating a new international register, writes Andrew Spurrier in Paris.
  • Prestige saga destined for the big screen
    HOLLYWOOD has been buzzing over the past week with speculation that production is planned on an all-star disaster film based on the Prestigetanker accident.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 31, 2005
  • Møller exceeds $4Bn net profit
    AP MØLLER-Maersk increased its net profit by 41% to DK24.3Bn ($4.24Bn) last year, helped by strong earnings from its shipping division
  • Car carrier Aniara crew evacuated
    THE crew of the Wallenius Lines pure car and truck carrier Aniara were taken to shore by helicopter today after they were unable to extinguish an engine room fire
  • Selendang captain does plead guilty
    FIRST, he lost his ship, then six of his crew during a failed rescue and now Capt. Ash Bhushan Singh, late of the Selendang Ayu, has pleaded guilty to misleading investigators
  • Canadian spill proposals questioned
  • Transneft rejects restructure plan
  • Eurotunnel to request default waiver
  • Eitzen tweaks LPG fleet
  • Carnival reveals earnings impacts
  • NYK switches to add cruise capacity
  • Tug crew kidnapped off Sabah
  • Singapore, China sign protocol

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 31, 2005
  • Record profit for Maersk Sealand parent
    Profit for world's largest container carrier more than doubled to $1.5 billion from $678 million despite higher charter costs, weak dollar.
  • P&O Nedlloyd orders mega-ships
  • Export ABCs: Sarbanes-Oxley and export revenue
  • New pitch: Baseball and DHL
  • FMC exempts China carrier
  • Bush asks fast-track extension
  • Turnaround for Trailer Bridge
  • EU, Canada hit U.S. goods
  • Chennai gets second box terminal
  • Hanjin extends Descartes deal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 31, 2005
  • Hutchison terminals see volumes and profits soar
    Hutchison Whampoa (HWL) group MD Canning Fok said today that the group is satisfied with the growth rate of its port business in Hong Kong.
  • Major blow as Melbourne channel-deepening halted
    Shipping and import/export communities have been quick to express anger over a Victoria Government decision to postpone Melbourne channel-deepening while further environmental and technical studies are undertaken.
  • UP investments aimed at solving last year's capacity failures
    Union Pacific Railroad (UP), one of two major intermodal railroads serving western and central US, is spending US$1.3billion this year on track improvements.
  • APMM Group results within consensus, but 2005 outlook flat
  • European lines seek Ningbo Port co-operation
  • P&O vent chagrin as Delhi approves second Chennai terminal
  • Rottergate banks take claims to court
  • Algeciras starts customer campaign, after TCB exit from public terminal
  • ITF escalates campaign against NYK charter vessel
  • Protocol extends Singapore/China trade relationship
  • CNC Transports restructuring date set
  • P&O Nedlloyd announces five 8,600TEU newbuildings
  • Masan Port to start terminal construction
  • Sinokor profits surge by 500%
  • Yang Ming takes delivery of YM Harmony

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 31, 2005
  • Record result for Maersk
    Danish shipowner revels in shipping boom in centential year.
  • Partners snuggle up
    Odfjell is boosting its chemical carrier joint venture with Ahrenkiel with a $54m vote of confidence.
  • P&O Nedlloyd goes for five
    Liner operator to splash out $700m on building 8,600 teu ships at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • Grain capacity secured
    UK energy company confirms plans to beef up first LNG terminal still further while awaiting first cargo shipment.
  • Green light for Aquamarine bid
    London based broker sets up $93m deal to privatise Georgia's Ocean Shipping Company.
  • Norden buying up own shares
    Carsten Mortensen-led Norden is betting $19m that it is undervalued.
  • Eitzen upgrades gas fleet
    Norwegian shipping group takes on a couple of newbuildings as it finds a buyer for 23 year old LPG carrier.
  • Green cashes out of terminal
    Green Reefers has pocketed around $1m in profit after getting rid of a marginal asset.
  • Eidsiva must cough up
    A Norwegian court has ordered that a Swedish S&P broker be paid his commission.
  • Singh pleads guilty
    Captain of the ill-fated Selendang Ayu gets three years probation for lying to federal investigators.
  • Portek inks deals worth SGD12m
    Singapore-listed port industry player details contracts in India and first equipment sale to Mexico.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2005
  • Maersk posts record $4 billion profit on container boom
  • FMC grants China Shipping affiliate rate flexibility
  • TACA revises Panama Canal transit fee
  • Lykes leaves Central America Discussion Agreement
  • Carriers to start Asia/Africa/East Coast South America service
  • P&O Nedlloyd joins 8,000-TEU ship bandwagon
  • MOL to merge Japanese agency companies
  • Carlyle Group closes U.S. fund at $7.85 billion
  • Rella heads Crowley focus on LNG
  • NYK joins chemical audit program in Europe
  • New 1,500-TEU ship for Yang Ming
  • Continental staff agrees deal, except flight attendants
  • IATA reports slight February dip in cargo traffic
  • American Airlines raises fuel surcharge
  • Lufthansa Cargo starts use of high-tech refrigerated container
  • DHL to buy sorting systems
  • DHL picks Pearson as ranking U.S. VP
  • Former Sen. Breaux nominated to join CSX board
  • EU imposes retaliatory duties on imports from U.S.
  • NAFTA trade flourished in January
  • Perry picked as top DHS lawyer
  • Fraser River port handled record number of vehicles
  • Ceres Terminals names Kern VP marketing

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 31, 2005
  • Record order book at Aker Yards
    Aker Yards has received confirmed orders for a total of NOK 6.2 billion (EUR 757.4 million) during the first quarter ...
  • Transatlantic back on the exchange
    The wellknown Swedish shipowning name Transatlantic is back on the Stockholm stock exchange after the merger of B&N Nordsjöfrakt ...
  • Astronomic profit for A.P. Møller-Mærsk
    A. P. Møller-Mærsk A/S went through the roof once again with a new record high profit in 2004 ...

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
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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
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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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