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December 13, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Fresh anti-piracy deal soon on 'hot pursuit' in Malacca Strait
    HOT pursuit' across maritime borders in the Malacca Strait is about to become a reality with the littoral states set to sign an agreement detailing the standard operating procedures for patrols in the straits before month-end.
  • India modifies LNG shipping rules
    INDIA has changed its liquefied natural gas shipping rules.
  • Big demand for Dubai port's Islamic bond issue
    THE US$2.8 billion Islamic bond issue from Dubai's ports corporation has attracted intense investor interest and is likely to be oversubscribed by at least 50-75 per cent, a lead manager said on Sunday.
  • Third parties to ship goods between India, Pakistan
  • Samsung talks with shipowners after its LNG vessel leaks
  • All set for salvage

Sched Netweb site
  • NOL extends presence in Russian Far East
  • HIT, YICT deploy eBilling services for HMM
  • First Indian logistics firm sets up in HK
  • Largest container terminal in Tianjin starts operation
  • Chengdu to build 3 logistics hubs by 2020
  • New expressway opens in northeast China
  • Qingdao reports record throughput
  • Huanghua slated to become multifunctional port area
  • Hactl seeks $2b refinancing loan
  • Yangtze River Express launches Shanghai-Singapore freighter service
  • Atlas Air reports strong third quarter earnings

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DGS guidelines on LNG shipping kept in abeyance
  • Container shipping continues to be preferred mode of cargo transport with more boom years ahead, feel players
  • India, Pakistan strike accord on revised Shipping Protocol
  • MISC, MOL, NYK, OOCL & PIL to start South-East Asia-New Zealand service
  • TUI's plan to buy remaining shares of CP Ships
  • "K" Line & MOL to launch new Asia-S. America service
  • OOCL Logistics to start Customs clearance services in Europe
  • TNT puts logistics division up for sale
  • APL Logistics & Christian Salvesen in joint venture
  • P&O in Vietnam port deal
  • Fieo submits Budget wish-list to Finance Ministry
  • Black pepper exports likely to hot up in Q4
  • Footwear leads leather exports surge
  • Vehicle exports through Mumbai Port zoom
  • Forex reserves dropped for fourth week in succession
  • Manmohan Singh makes strong pitch for NAFTA-type Pan-Asian FTA
  • Blending & brewing: India, Japan may come up with exotic tea variety
  • 37 companies win India Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2005
  • Corporate India to invest over Rs 3 lakh cr in 18 months

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2005
  • NASSCO awarded $200 million Navy contract
  • Austal confirms Istanbul contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2005
  • Matson fuel surcharge will increase January 1
  • Midshipmen receive scholarships at annual Connie luncheon
  • Bellingham Bay Work Group plans public meeting for Thursday
  • Panama Canal Authority works deal with DNTCC
  • APL expaning in Russia with two new operations centers

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • PD Ports dumps Endeavour for £337m Babcock & Brown offer
    AUSTRALIAN investment firm Babcock & Brown moved yesterday to strengthen its position in PD Ports, which has agreed to a £337m ($598m) takeover bid, by purchasing a chunk of the UK ports group's shares.
  • Brussels to unveil liner competition guidelines
    THE European Commission is expected tomorrow to recommend guidelines governing liner shipping for the period following the abolition of the conference system.
  • Norwegian Hull Club gives Christmas cash
    AN early Christmas gift is on its way to some shipowners - from, of all people, their insurers.
  • Clarksons' £2.5m hit on freight ferry closure
    Clarksons is closing its loss-making Channel Freight Ferries service between Southampton and Radicatel less than two years after it was launched, writes Tony Gray.
  • Fire crews fight inferno
    FIRE fighters have started dousing the flames at Total's Hertfordshire Oil Storage Terminal West, north west of London, where 19 oil product tanks have been destroyed or damaged, writes Martyn Wingrove.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2005
  • Boxships heading back up
    BOXSHIP charter rates appear to be heading upwards again, although this is probably only a short-term trend
  • Jersey ferry service hit
    EMERAUDE Lines has extended the withdrawal of its fast ferry Solidor 5 from the service linking Jersey and mainland France
  • Channel Freight Ferries closes with $4M losses
    CHANNEL Freight Ferries, the ro-ro ferry operation started in January 2004 as part of Clarkson's PLC shipping diversification activities, is to cease sailings on 16 December
  • Bremerhaven supports Maersk jumbos
    RUMOURS that Maersk will deploy giant container ships with a capacity of 15,000TEU next year have been given fresh impetus by port planners in Bremerhaven
  • Panama Canal, Dallas sign port pact
  • Possible bid battle for PD Ports
  • Aleutians remain vulnerable: SSPA
  • Indo-Pak shipping protocol amended
  • New light shed on Prestige saga
  • Major gas deal imminent
  • Japan lifts ban on US beef today
  • India does LNG U-turn
  • Dongkuk to set up Brazilian plant
  • DFDS takes full control of Lys Line

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2005
  • APL volumes up 3 percent
    Neptune Orient Lines said freight volumes in the four weeks from Oct. 22 to Nov. 18 rose 3 percent to 147,800 FEUs from a year ago.
  • CMA CGM leaves TSA
  • No change for TACA fuel charge
  • Japan resumes U.S. beef imports
  • Supply chain tops retailers' agenda
  • WTO changes drug rules
  • Shanghai opens Yangshan port
  • "K" Line opens Tianjin warehouse
  • World Air leases 747s

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2005
  • Fleet growth to outstrip volumes says Korea Maritime Institute
    The Korea Maritime Institute has predicted in its 2006 World Shipping Market Forecast that the container market will see volumes and fleet growth of 9.7% and 14.7% respectively.
  • Indonesia calls for co-operation in Malacca Strait security
  • Bangladesh agrees to ratify Asian Highway Agreement
  • BBI gain PD Ports recommendation, as Endeavour fails
  • Increase in fuel prices lifts Korea trucking costs
  • K Line operates warehouse in Tianjin bonded area
  • Investors for Yangshan Phase II to be revealed
  • Heavy ice boxship for Norilsk Nickel
  • HMM considers rewarding shareholders with a dividend
  • eBilling service bridges HMM, HIT and YICT
  • TACA sails steady on BAF, while CAF lowered

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2005
  • New cruise mystery
    Canadian woman missing from RCCL's Jewel of the Seas after Florida-Bahamas journey.
  • US probes cruise safety
    Congress wants to know more about passengers 'vanishing' from cruises and other crimes in international waters.
  • Clarksons axes ferry offshoot
    Shipbroker ends Channel Freight Ferries adventure after hefty loss.
  • Feeling like a million
    OMI officer cashes in shares for seven-figure takeaway.
  • Petronet starts over
    Indian LNG importer moves goalposts for newbuilding tender won a week ago by Exmar and Varun.
  • Skaugen in new China deal
    Norwegian shipowner invests in developing yard where it plans $250m gas carrier series.
  • More orders for Solvang
    Norwegian owner brings series of 17,000-cbm LPG carriers to four at Meyer Werft.
  • Eitzen hikes Sigloo stake
    Norwegian shipping group gains 82.5% share in ethylene gas carrier partnership with $100m bid.
  • Aker out
    Stronger Brazilian currency leads Norwegian shipbuilder to give up chase for Petrobras' tanker tender millions.
  • Crew rescued off Iran
    Cargoship sinks after hitting submerged vessel in Khowr Musa waterway.
  • Seim soars
    Youthful underwriter leapfrogs up the Norwegian Hull Club's underwriting department.
  • Suez Global LNG swaps chiefs
    Rick Grant flies in to take helm as London boss Clay Harris shifts back to Houston.
  • Samsung speaks on BG ship
    Korean shipbuilder of Methane Kari Elin plans to meet with owners who have LNG carriers on order at its yard.
  • DFDS buys out Simonsen
    Danish owner takes 100% of Lys-Line after snapping up director Morten Simonsen's remaining shares.
  • Shreyas offloads oldie
    Indian owner sells veteran boxship to lower age profile of feeder fleet.
  • Hull club gift time
    Top Norwegian insurer to return 5% of premium to shipowners as clean claims year follows run of casualties.
  • Analysts uneasy over payout
    NOL's cash distribution plan given a thumbs down over concerns of potential cyclical downturn.
  • Babcock goes one better
    PD Ports dumps Endeavour to back better offer from Aussie investment firm Babcock & Brown.
  • Matson ups surcharges
    Record high fuel prices prompt US-to-Hawaii container line to raise fuel surcharges to 15%.
  • Strike hitting ICG in the pocket
    Irish Ferries parent says action by crew over redundancies has already cost it EUR 5.5m in profit.
  • German pay breakthrough
    Employers claim deal done on flag of convenience agreements but union says there are matters still to resolve.
  • Support for DP World slips
    Dubai-backed ports group bidding for P&O sees two major investors trim their stakes.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2005
  • DFDS buys remaining shares in Lys-Line
  • APL's container traffic, revenues up
  • Matson to raise fuel surcharge 2%
  • China Shipping receives 4,250-TEU ship
  • Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings posts $29.9 million net profit
  • Delta reaches tentative wage cut agreement with pilots union
  • Korean Air pilots end strike
  • Lufthansa's cargo down 1.1% in November
  • Cathay's November cargo up 15.2%
  • Norfolk Southern assigns $1.15 billion for 2006 capital projects
  • Kuehne + Nagel Inc. buys Aces Ltd.
  • Nippon Express to lease Tokyo logistics facility
  • Japan reopens market to U.S. beef
  • "K" Line, Zhenhua Group establish logistics company in Tianjin
  • California issues emissions rules for vessels, terminal equipment
  • PD Ports accepts higher $597 million offer

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2005
  • Swedish Coast Guard orders large multi-purpose vessels
    The Swedish Coast Guard has ordered two large multi-purpose vessels from Damen Shipyard. The vessels will be built by ...
  • SvitzerWijsmuller is working on the "Vertigo"
    SvitzerWijsmuller have been awarded the contract for the salvage of the ill-fated "Vertigo", which sank last week in Great ...
  • Blystad orders another two prod/chem carriers
    Blystad in Oslo has ordered another two 12,800 DWT product/chemical tankers at the Samho yard in South Korea at ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2005
  • US markets open quiet, prices firm
    Suppliers reporting a quiet day in Gulf, West Coast, as resupply delays keep East Coast avails tight.
  • Marine lubricants: Majors lift force majeure
    Marine lube producers maintaining cautionary stance over medium-term supply as oil majors lifting force majeure declarations on key cylinder oils.
  • 'Green' ship on US West Coast
    Evergreen's environmentally friendly ship calling at Los Angeles and Tacoma last week.
  • Crude rebounds on cold snap, little OPEC impact
    OPEC's decision to keep output high for now has little impact on market as cold weather may fuel US heating oil demand.

  • BP Marine UK sales office within area still cordoned off by police after Hemel Hempstead oil depot explosions.
  • CEPSA creates new bunkering subsidiary, eyes expansion
    Spanish oil company CEPSA has announced the creation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary to boost its international bunkering business, including new overseas projects.
  • AADA to trim bunker surcharge on lower fuel prices
    Asia Australia Discussion Agreement will reduce its bunker surcharge with effect from January 7, 2006 to reflect lower bunker prices.
  • $2 spread in Rotterdam/Antwerp trade market offers Monday
  • Oil spill damage costs still being counted
    The damages and costs caused by the oil spill from Selendang Ayu are still being tallied even though the incident happened one year ago.
  • Matson to raise bunker fuel surcharge from next year
    Leading US ocean carrier expects that bunker prices will "continue to be at or near record high levels".
  • Singapore's maritime hub status remains strong
    Singapore's position as a premier maritime hub remains secure despite Chinese competition.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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