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June 13, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
JUNE 1, 2005
Shipping News
  • Mergers expected to fuel demand for shipping stocks
    THE market value of tanker companies is poised to soar in the next five years as mergers fuel investor demand for shipping stocks, said Peter Anker, managing partner at Norway's RS Platou Shipbrokers.
  • Portek Int'l clinches new contracts worth $23.6m
    PORT equipment engineering company Portek International Ltd has clinched new contracts worth a total of $23.6 million, thanks largely to high oil prices and Mexican ports seeing a steady increase in container throughput as a result of healthy international trade with Asia and the US.
  • MISC to keep container fleet: report
    MALAYSIAN International Shipping Corp says it will not sell its container fleet, denying earlier reports that it would, the Star newspaper said, citing president and chief executive Shamsul Azhar Abbas.

Sched Netweb site
JUNE 1, 2005
  • Hutchison, Temasek rumoured to be buying stakes in Cosco
  • Hong Kong throughput down 3 per cent in Q1
  • Yang Ming christens vessel
  • PSA invests S$400m to maintain transshipment hub status
  • Auckland throughput up slightly in April
  • Delta CEO calls for different approach to US airline pension funding crisis
  • Continental introduces daily service from Bangor to New York
  • Envirotainer box given go ahead to take to the skies

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk bid to acquire entire share capital in Royal P&O Nedlloyd NV
  • Singapore's Competition Act pits shippers against lines
  • TNWA unveils peak season services - Deployment changes in PS2 & PSX services
  • MOL in gas carrier deal
  • CMA CGM launches new express service linking Asia-US East Coast
  • PONL completes ship recycling project
  • CP Ships to rename vessels to reflect single brand
  • Terminal heavyweights to join debate at TOC2005 Europe
  • VPA defers security fee
  • India may sign BIPA with European Union
  • India, China discuss implementation of Customs cooperation agreement
  • ITPO, WTC Mumbai to join hands to promote trade fairs
  • Russian Consul sees scope for doubling trade in 5 years
  • Sethusamudram project foundation may be laid within a month
  • Limited trade impact, dropping revenues compel TPT to withdraw concessions in vessel-related charges
  • Australia offers expertise to build LNG terminal in south Indian Port
  • MbPT may float tenders to privatise 4 ID terminals by month-end
  • R. Jayachandran takes over as FA&CAO of MbPT
  • Railways' wheels spin faster to wean away road freight
  • Freight forwarders demand remuneration for collecting and remitting air cargo surcharges
  • Kandla, Noida FTWZs cleared
  • Port community EDI update - The vision is very important - By Stephen Vincent
  • One-to-one meetings with Korean team today
  • 17th batch of Export Import Workshop gets under way

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 10, 2005
  • U-Freight strengthens sales team in Japan
  • Turkey's largest containership delivered to Arkas
  • United Airlines to conclude Chapter 11 insolvency procedures this year
  • A new service provider
  • PWC Logistics awarded prime vendor contract
  • EU seeking safer trans-Alpine traffic after latest tunnel fire
  • Kuehne + Nagel joins Afra Airfreight Rates Database
  • Fiata World Congress 2005 in Moscow

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 10, 2005
  • Two new kidnapping cases - Malacca Strait and Somalia
  • Stolt-Nielsen orders 4 tankers
  • GL launches "paperless" project

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 10, 2005
  • Schnitzer, Hugo Neu announce termination of joint ventures
  • US rail freight traffic experiences slowdown in March
  • Tall ships will headline Tacoma Freedom Fair
  • Portland Port Commission Oks north runway study for PDX
  • Boeing forecast predicts doubling of world airplane fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Claims surge threatens marine hull insurance outlook
    SHIPOWNERS are being warned that the marine hull insurance market is at a turning point in its ability to maintain quality support for the maritime world.
  • Ambitious MISC targets tanker markets
    MALAYSIA International Ship-ping Corporation is eyeing an entry into the product clean tanker business and longer haul aframax crude trades as it builds up its presence in Europe.
  • 'Blank cheque' Star chases $200m IPO
    Star Maritime Acquisition, a new Greek-backed 'blank check' company that surfaced last week, is seeking $200m from investors in order to pursue a business combination with an existing operation in shipping or 'related industries'.
  • Top trumps share woes
    NASDAQ-listed TOP Tankers is gearing up for a new round of expansion despite having its plans to diversify in the dry bulk sector scuppered last month when it pulled a proposed private placement linked to buying bulkers, writes Nigel Lowry .
  • EU study delivers blow to conferences
    AN UNPUBLISHED report compiled for the European Commission concludes that the abolition of the block exemption for liner conferences will not have any significant impact on capacity or market structure, claims Britain's Freight Transport Association, writes Roger Hailey.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 10, 2005
  • Moscow to evaluate state's holdings
    THE federal transport ministry in Moscow is to tender for an independent appraiser to estimate the value of the government's stakes in Sovcomflot and Novoship
  • Brazilian tax exemption extension
    BRAZILIAN box terminals looking to expand have received a boost from the government, which has announced an extension to income tax exemptions
  • Dubai to host energy exchange
    DUBAI will host the first energy futures exchange by early 2006, the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) said today
  • NYK likely to appeal Ceres ruling
  • Owners are victims of mistrust
  • Tropical storm Arlene approaches
  • Volgotanker take-over gets personal
  • Baltic truckers prefer roads to sea
  • Fifth North West Shelf train
  • Kiperousa refloat efforts fail
  • Double-hull safety recommendations
  • China approves LNG terminals
  • Huge fine for Corsican polluter

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 10, 2005
  • Maersk makes formal P&O offer
    A.P. Moller-Maersk said it will will make a cash payment of $69 per share, for a total purchase price of $2.8 billion, for P&O Nedlloyd.
  • EU, China discuss trade dispute
  • Cosco IPO to raise $1.65B
  • Bill for U.S. Seaway tolls
  • Bone leads CG port security
  • Trinity boosts profit outlook
  • Four new tankers for Stolt-Nielsen
  • NS shop to FreightCar America
  • UTi Worldwide profit up

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 10, 2005
  • Asia-ECSA rates under pressure, with service expansion
    With new market-entrants and expansion by existing operators, lines on the Asia-East Coast South America trade are facing a sharp rate-drop, with rates having already fallen 15%, according to shippers.
  • Sino-EU textile negotiations taking place in Shanghai
    China's minister of commerce Bo Xilai and the EU trade commissioner Peter Mandelson began talks today in Shanghai in an effort to solve the textile trade dispute.
  • EWATA sets sights on 'crucial' general rate increase
  • China Shipping studying second Asia-SA string
  • Cosco Holdings IPO secures strategic investors
  • Russian Federal Anti-monopoly Commission signals rail-problems
  • AP Moller offer opens to RPONL shareholders from Monday
  • SEA-Australia group joins rates ramp-up
  • Coscon to launch India/Pakistan service
  • China ASEAN FTA cuts tariffs for more goods
  • Hanjin to introduce port security charge in US ports
  • Peel Ports acquisition encircles UK coasts
  • Gwangyang tempts China shippers
  • Branch-line for newest Novorossiisk terminal

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 10, 2005
  • Maersk heads for squeeze-out
    Maersk's $3bn bid for P&O Nedlloyd sees offer opening on Monday.
  • Arlington talks dividends
    Investors guaranteed $2 per share for the year though will company make analysts' targets?
  • New Greek blank-cheque IPO
    Akis Tsirigakis and Petros Pappas want $200m of public money for Star Maritime Acquisition Corp.
  • Papachristidis adds another
    Group buys third suezmax, this time from Eastern Med.
  • QMAR spreads net wider
    Panamax bulker owner Quintana Maritime is upping its IPO to $345m.
  • Uljanik in at Lenac
    Croatian shipbuilder to play key part in rescue of bankrupt compatriot yard.
  • OSG continues sweep
    Morten Arntzen's tanker operation sells another early-1990s built tanker.
  • VLCC goes into storage
    Tanker Pacific vessel lined up for conversion into FPSO for Petrobras in Brazil.
  • Maersk plumps for China
    Container operator set to establish new holding company in Beijing to oversee all regional activities.
  • US Navy thwarts pirates
    Destroyer USS Gonzalez helps ward off attack on Greek bulker sailing off the coast of Somalia.
  • Minoan sells oldie
    Ferry operator offloads last pre-nineties built vessel.
  • Safety fault stops Aratere
    Incident-prone Kiwi ferry pulled out of service again following a 'minor' mechanical fault.
  • Japanese detentions up again
    Port state list for May shows 26 vessels failed inspections, including Shih Wei bulker.
  • TOP wants more pop
    US-listed Greek company wants shareholders to OK doubling of its authorised common stock to fuel growth plans.
  • Patrol ship Jakarta bound
    Japanese Coast guard patrol vessel Yashima is due in Indonesia later this month for anti-piracy drill.
  • Todd's earnings jump
    More navy work plus better margins on commercial contracts lift full-year results at US west coast yard.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 10, 2005
  • Hutchison, Temasek to buy strategic shares in COSCO
  • COSCO starts Indian subcontinent feeder service
  • CORRECTION: MOL, APL reinstate peak-season Seattle sailings
  • Agriculture groups beef up last minute lobbying for CAFTA
  • House approves $100.3 billion ag spending bill, delays origin rule
  • USTR chief praises House action on WTO agreement
  • USDA undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs Hawks resigns
  • North American ports handled 44.4 million TEUs in 2004
  • New terminal planned in New Jersey
  • Dubai Ports named preferred bidder for Aden container terminal
  • Court denies NYK's bid control to Ceres terminal in Amterdam
  • Busan port interests seek U.S. investors
  • U.K. investment group acquires port of Liverpool operator
  • McCarthy named Toronto Port Authority chairman

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 10, 2005
  • Three hour work stop in EU ports
    The International Dockworkers Council has called for a three hour work stop in all EU ports on 14 July. The ...
  • Höegh order four more car carriers
    Höegh Autoliners ' a Leif Höegh division ' order four more Pure Car Truck Carriers (PCTC) with Tsuneishi Corporation for delivery in ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 10, 2005
  • US barge builder announces new contract
    Company will shortly start construction of its largest tank barge.
  • Light demand keeps suppliers competitive in US Gulf
    A quiet week has seen prices soften as suppliers keep close eye on crude movements and tropical storm forecasts.
  • Ferry operator to appeal "severe" pollution sentence
    Corsica Ferries to appeal against what it calls "a severe interpretation of the law" after the master of one of its vessels was found guilty of pollution offences.
  • Reports: Marpol regulations prompt cargo dispute in Singapore
    A fuel oil cargo trade has turned sour after a trader failed to fix a suitable tanker in time for loading dates.
  • Ship-Service says core business not affected after fraud charges
    Polish bunker supplier Ship-Service SA issued a statement today regarding the continuation of the company's bunker operations despite the arrest of the company's president for fraud and reports that the major shareholder PKN Orlen SA wishes to sell the company.
  • ARA market firmer with crude
  • Cosulich launches first double-hulled barge
    Fratelli Cosulich's first double-hulled barge has been launched from a Chinese shipyard, expected in Singapore soon.
  • Bid reopens for Inchon refinery
    Inchon Oil Refinery continues to be a strong supplier of bunker fuel in Inchon port, traders said, despite the reopening of a bid to sell the company.
  • Reports: Polish supplier for sale, chief arrested
    Polish news wires reported last week that the country's largest bunker fuel supplier Ship-Service is up for sale after its chairman was arrested on two charges of fraud.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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