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August 11, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping lines face competition issues amid consolidation
    FOLLOWING the acquisition of Royal P&O Nedlloyd by AP Moeller-Maersk, the message to other container shipping lines considering their strategic options is to act now before there is significant further consolidation in the industry.
  • Hyundai Merchant's Q2 profit up on lower tax
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine Co, South Korea's second-largest shipping line, reported a profit in the second quarter because it paid less taxes and lower interest charges.

Sched Netweb site
  • CP Ships' two newbuilds to be used in US East Coast-India service
  • MacAndrews sets up shop in Sri Lanka
  • Port of Tacoma Commission gives nod for bond sale
  • AP Moller-Maersk buys UK North Sea oil and gas interests
  • Ecu-Line uses CMA-CGM for Sri Lanka service
  • OSG Q2 profit soars
  • Pilots resume talks with management of Asiana Airlines
  • AirBridge Cargo caters to Russia's US$1 billion flower demand
  • UPS buys out Overnite Corporation

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Solution to BBCD route for inchartering tonnage proves elusive
  • India, Pakistan to reformulate shipping, civil aviation agreements
  • RIL entrusts Herculean task of moving critical ODC gear to Jumbo Navigation
  • JNPT puts decongestion drive into top gear
  • VCT emerges ideal gateway for boxes to/from Far East, US West Coast
  • Utilise CWC sops, NMPT tells ex-im trade
  • Paradip Port puts berth extension project on fast track
  • Capacity to be increased
  • Advisory council for dedicated freight corridor proposed
  • CONCOR to cut costs by 15 pc, set up efficiency benchmarks
  • SRS launches integrated warehousing facility for multimodal operations at Kandla Port
  • Truck operators end stir
  • MoF clarifies on availing of 75 pc abatement on payment of service tax
  • MoF simplifies export documentation procedure
  • Ministry gives nod for extension of capital subsidy to textile machine accessories under TUF scheme
  • Goa jumps on to SEZ bandwagon

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 10, 2005
  • Emirates appoints first ever Irish cargo representative
  • A.P. Møller ' Mærsk secures 95.6% of Royal P&O Nedlloyd share capital
  • Qantas to launch new Trans Tasman schedules
  • MAN to build new truck assembly plant in Krakow
  • Aramex reports 72% rise in interim net profit

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 10, 2005
  • RCL profits up
  • Belize boarding agreement with US
  • Nordic American draws on credit line for vessel purchase
  • Attempted boarding in Gulf of Aden
  • UK Club warns on US visa requirements

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 10, 2005
  • Port states plan ISPS anniversary checks

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 10, 2005
  • Port of Everett taps Manson for Rail/Barge facility project
  • Portland Port Commission eyes Kelley Point land transfer
  • Port of Olympia schedules terminal tours during Harbor Days
  • Tacoma Port Commissioners Ok $80 million revenue bond sale
  • CP Ships announces plans for two new container ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Chantiers split from Alstom a 'last resort'
    PROTRACTED speculation over the fate of the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard may be coming to a head, after reports emerged yesterday that French parent Alstom is considering a separate listing for its marine subsidiary.
  • Britain draws up new two-pronged piracy guidelines
    BRITAIN will soon issue revised guidelines on piracy as part of a two-pronged approach to the problem.
  • Lloyd's terror plans in step with threat
    LLOYD'S is continuing to update its emergency survival plans, as police warned of a new City terror attack.
  • Index hits 2,000 point milestone
    SOOTHSAYERS might be casting doom and gloom over the shipping industry with talk of dramatic plunges in the drybulk and container sector, but the 'bull market' for shipping stocks still continues to gather pace.
  • Russia consolidates defence industry into shipbuilding duo
    RUSSIA will create two large shipbuilding groups in a consolidation of the mammoth defence industry it inherited from the Soviet Union, a top government official has confirmed.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 10, 2005
  • Alstom 'considers Marine spin-off'
    FRENCH engineering group Alstom is said to be studying a possible spin off of its ailing Marine Division, according to French newspaper La Tribune
  • Seabulk take-over wrapped up
    SEACOR Holdings turned from loss to profit during its second quarter as it finalised its Seabulk acquisition and became a major player in the Jones Act tanker trade
  • US ports showing little congestion
    US ports are not suffering delays and congestion as they did last year despite continued increases in container imports, according to a report
  • Iraqi oil production, sales rising
    IRAQ has posted a record $2.5Bn monthly income on its crude oil sales in July while its production stood at 1.6M bpd
  • Ottawa sets up dispute task force
    A three-member task force has been set up by Ottawa to look at the underlying causes of the truckers' strike in British Columbia and make recommendations
  • Panama Canal maintenance work
    LOCK maintenance work will be carried out on Panama Canal on 17-20 August
  • Malaysian court delays piracy trial
  • Torm cautions on dry bulk rate rise
  • CP newbuildings go to Suez routeing
  • Indonesian LNG supplies disrupted
  • Seafarer missing after collision
  • Merchant ships save migrant lives
  • Johor denies box shift to Pelepas

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 10, 2005
  • Container ship orders tumble
    Fears of capacity glut in coming years cools spending by owners and carriers after record buying in first half.
  • Analysis: Wins for cargo in highway bill
  • Truckers protest in Miami
  • Bush signs highway bill
  • MOL profit grows 77%
  • CP Ships adds U.S.-India ships
  • Customs vet Tischler dies
  • Study: 123K jobs from NY-NJ port
  • Norfolk to boost productivity
  • Swift acquires BNSF boxes
  • Contract for Prince Rupert terminal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 10, 2005
  • Task force to probe Vancouver trucker conflict
    Canada's federal government has announced the creation of a three-member task force to review the issues underlying the recent six-week trucker dispute.
  • Sentiment overtakes fundamentals in market facing 'spectre' in 2006
  • Ship grounding interrupts Malaysian port operations
  • Brazilian customs strike begins to bite
  • Alameda Corridor records sharp rise in empties
  • Tallinn and Klaipeda squeeze Riga
  • Concor levies surcharges to cover JNP congestion
  • Essential economics leads Shanghai to expect more growth
  • CP Ships deploys newbuilds on INDAMEX
  • Carriers protest NZ's mandatory fee rises
  • Interest and cost reductions lift HMM profits
  • NYK orders postpanamax trio from Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • Duty calls: FTA and RHA target diesel duty in industry enquiry

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 10, 2005
  • Big jump for CSDC
    Chinese tanker and bulker owner banks huge increase in first-half earnings.
  • Turkey holds terror suspects
    Police detain 10 people suspected of planning attacks on Israeli cruiseships.
  • OMI wants more OMM
    Connecticut owner expands shares buyback programme after seeing stock fall to six-month low.
  • Chantiers de l'Atlantique to float?
    Alstom rumoured to be considering listing as precursor to disposal of loss-making yard division.
  • Torm estimates slashed again
    Jefferies cuts 2005 EPS for second time as late delivery of LGR ships swipes earnings.
  • Tamai numbers dip
    Japanese bulker owner can't quite match last year's first quarter profit as revenues fall.
  • Bad timing for NATS
    Latest delivery arrives at time of two-year trough in suezmax rates.
  • HMM up year-on-year
    But line sees profits slip from first quarter as operating result takes a 30% dip.
  • Mipo on the rise
    Hyundai Heavy affiliate shipyard more than doubles earnings in second quarter.
  • Farstad chops and fixes
    Norwegian owner sells elderly PSV to Canadian interests and charters out two other ships.
  • RCL inks boxships
    Thai intra-Asian operator has ordered two ships in China as second quarter profits soar.
  • Inui profits dip
    Japanese handysize bulker specialist sees double-digit decline in operating and net results.
  • Bad start for Sanoyas
    Japanese shipbuilder racks up loss in first quarter, despite building revenues.
  • STX Pan Ocean steams ahead
    Recently listed South Korean bulker shipowner has posted a 27% increase in first quarter profits.
  • CP deploys newbuilds
    Container line to use two Seaspan-chartered ships for US east coast to India service.
  • Kuribayashi slips into the red
    Japanese ro-ro player goes from modest profit last year to sizeable loss in FY2006 first quarter.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 10, 2005
  • MOL's net income climbs 568% in two years
  • TORM sees 2nd quarter profits
  • Seaspan raises $600 million in NYSE IPO
  • Regional Container Lines lifts half-year revenue, profit
  • TACA raises bunker fuel adjustments
  • CP Ships slates two ships for U.S./India routing
  • Belize signs security pact with United States
  • NTSB names Spencer to direct marine safety office
  • Crowley promotes Mead to general counsel
  • Cathay Pacific's first half profits down 5.7%
  • British Airways World Cargo's revenues flat in first quarter
  • Turkish Airlines orders another eight 737 aircraft
  • AirBridge Cargo starts Amsterdam/Moscow service
  • Swift takes control of BNSF containers
  • Trans-Soft, Freight Force team up for customer service
  • Bester new South African chief for Famous Pacific Shipping
  • CWB unsatisfied by U.S. import tariff cut
  • Apparel importers' group names Zane chairman
  • Retail group says port congestion under control
  • PierPass chief briefs Port of Long Beach on initial operations
  • Port of Tacoma approves $80 million bond sale

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 10, 2005
  • Helicopter crashed off Tallinn ' 14 dead and no survivors
    Today at 12.45 local time, just five minutes after take off from Tallinn, a helicopter beloning to Copterline crashed two ...
  • Heavy loss for Silja
    The half-year result of the ferry operator Silja was strongly negative. The revenue totalled USD 280.7 million and the ...
  • New open registers
    Dubai is to set up an open ship register as a part of the ongoing Dubai Maritime City project. Recently ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 10, 2005
  • DOE & API at a glance: US crude stocks swell
    Reports show rise in crude stocks amid high imports, but mixed picture for key products.
  • Lintec advises caution on sulphur limits
    Variations in testing methods mean all parties involved need to approach bunkers marginally above MARPOL sulphur limits with caution.
  • EGPC awards 756,000 mt tender for up to 5% fuel oil
    EGPC has awarded a tender to buy up to 756,000 mt of high sulphur fuel oil for the country's bunker market, although maximum sulphur content specified exceeds MARPOL limits.
  • NOL profits expected to suffer from escalating fuel bills
    Analysts predict erosion of Q2 profits as rising costs counter strong transport demand, while Q3 bunker prices show no sign of easing.
  • Colombo: Appeal court ruling will see bunker prices drop
    Sri Lanka Shipping Company says appeal court ruling will lead to increased competition and better prices for bunker buyers.
  • Rotterdam market remains firm this morning
  • Solid start continues for World Fuel Services
    Miami-based marine fuel marketer World Fuel Services Corp. (WFS) reveals continued solid results for Q2, 2005.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
TRUCKING
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
SHIPPING
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
SHIPPING
ZIM to charter ten new 11,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Haifa
The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028
SHIPPING
COSCO expects to post quarterly net profit growth of +72.1%
Hong Kong
Operating profit expected for January-March period of 16.57 billion yuan (+66.1%)
EDITORIAL
Rixi tells Rixi to hurry up and finally launch the port governance reform
Genoa
The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre
CRUISES
NCLH to charter two cruise ships to Cordelia Cruises and two more to Crescent Seas
Miami
The agreements include options to purchase the naval units
CRUISES
Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand
Miami/Trieste
Equipped with approximately 2,100 cabins, they will be delivered at the beginning of 2030 and at the end of 2031.
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
SHIPPING
The number of ship transits through the Suez Canal has never been so low in recent decades
Ismailia
In February, traffic was 864 vessels, down -22.9%
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
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
Leghorn
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
Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
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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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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
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
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
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Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
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