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September 15, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China ports prepare for IPO spree, fuelled by export boom
    CHINESE container port operators, preparing IPOs to fund expansion, hope China's export-driven growth story overcomes market concerns about overcapacity and a global shipping cycle that is past its peak.
  • Offshore production vessel bound for Nigeria
    ONE of the world's largest offshore oil and gas production vessels will soon depart Singapore bound for Nigeria's rich offshore petroleum fields following completion of the final portion of the project by SembCorp Industries subsidiaries, SMOE and Sembawang Shipyard.
  • China imports seen boosting shipping rates
    THE cost of shipping commodities such as iron ore, coal and crude oil is poised to rise through the rest of this year as Chinese steel mills and refineries increase imports, shipbroker Lorentzen & Stemoco said.
  • PSA moves 18.4% more boxes globally
  • 3 shipping lines to start serving China-ME route
  • Bergesen in talks to lease 2 LNG tankers to Suez

Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese textiles to be released from European ports
  • Shanghai's container throughput soars to new highs
  • Target opens bonded warehouse in Shenzhen
  • China posts trade surplus in August
  • Geodis H1 net profit plummets 42pc
  • Modern Terminals orders 27 new cranes
  • Evergreen, Port of Tacoma switch to environmentally friendly diesel
  • HK sees second record month of air growth
  • FedEx orders six A300-600s
  • US, Thailand sign Open Skies agreement
  • Delta resumes service to home of Jazz

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipping industry going through unprecedented times-OOIL chairman
  • TACA members to hike fuel levies for shipments to/from US
  • Spate of new tankers drags down crude freight rates
  • Oil tanker rates set to rise on Oct. shipments
  • Fieo's awareness programme on 'Exports for Beginners'
  • JNPT, NHAI holding talks with transporters to avert stir
  • Port of New Orleans reopens to limited commercial cargo
  • NHAI signs MoU on road link to Haldia Dock Complex
  • Railways may ride diesel price hike impact
  • Freight discounts on empty rail routes under study
  • Services of even non-AAI airports liable to tax
  • Surge in costly oil imports widens trade deficit by a whopping 79 pc in April-Aug.
  • Trade & industry told to furnish more data to justify increased abatement of excise duty, service tax
  • Move for integrated regulators for transport, power sectors
  • Department of Posts may provide warehousing services too
  • CII to hold seminar on exports on Sept. 22

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
  • New director of French transportation authority
  • Port of Aarhus continues to grow
  • Budapest still plans to privatise
  • Pietro Barbaro to enter Russia river shipping sector
  • Schneider Logistics renews McCormick contract
  • UK fuel costs at critical level
  • OOCL adds useful features to Taiwan website

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
  • AAPA praises Katrina response
  • Owners split over minimum manning review
  • African Pride crew given bail
  • Asian trio launch new China-ME service
  • Bulker evacuation scare off Scotland

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
  • AMO officials indicted on racketeering counts
  • USCG speeds post-Katrina merchant mariner documentation
  • GAO report notes state action on ballast water
  • California cruise traffic soars
  • Navy moves to protect ships against terrorists
  • BC Ferries buys ferry from Utah

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
  • Homeland Security Department sets new round of PSGP grants
  • Matson set to raise fuel surcharge in October
  • Seattle-based cutter arrives at North Pole
  • Seattle port board calls for voters to reject Initiative 912
  • Maritime Administration releases latest U.S. cruise industry figures

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Cheap Fredriksen charter deal fuels container rate slide fears
    NORWEGIAN shipping mogul John Fredriksen has fixed his second containership at a rate that provides further evidence of a sinking market. The 1,740 teu Sea Beta has been chartered for four to six months at a reported $24,000 a day.
  • London P&I Club in lift safety warning
    A PROMINENT liability insurer has reminded shipowners to follow strict safety and maintenance procedures for onboard elevators after a serious accident when a crewmember fell down a lift shaft, writes Janet Porter.
  • 'Greedy' shipyards priced out of market
    PROFITEERING shipyards are shooting themselves in the foot by demanding unrealistic prices to assuage current losses, Gulf Energy Maritime said yesterday.
  • US plumps for Jones Act waiver extension
    MAJORITY opinion in the US shipping industry is happy to see the Jones Act waiver ride as long as necessary to facilitate post-Katrina reconstruction, a leading industry figure has argued.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
  • US longshore leader pleads guilty
    ONE of three senior longshoremen set to stand trial next week on corruption charges has pleaded guilty in a Brooklyn federal court
  • Jordan secures US wheat contract
    JORDAN has secured a $10M soft term US loan to purchase 54,000 tonnes of American wheat
  • EU ultimatum for Turkey
    THE EU says it expects Turkey to recognise the Republic of Cyprus or find its application for EU membership blocked
  • MarAd confirms cruise slowdown
    CRUISE statistics compiled by the US Maritime Administration confirm that the frenetic double-digit growth of the past has now abated
  • Bulker crew hit by food poisoning
    A stomach illness that hit several of the seafarers on the aggregates carrier Yeoman Bridge has forced the ship to put into Stornoway, northwest of the Scottish mainland
  • Ballast bugs still a threat: report
    INVASIVE species from ballast water exchanges continue to threaten US waters, according to a federal study released last week
  • Torm figures storm ahead
  • Safety roles cleared in Philippines
  • Unions seek Scandlines sale block
  • Concern over US security funding
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
  • African navies agree on security
  • MOL to train more Indian seafarers
  • DB's stake in Scandlines for sale
  • EnCana sells Ecuador oil assets
  • Transpetro strike threatened

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
  • Hurricane slows along Carolina coast
    Ophelia pelting North Carolina coastline with heavy rain and wind; slow-moving storm may not make landfall for two days.
  • Photos: Port of New Orleans
  • Coscon, "K" Line, Hanjin launch S. China-Mid-East service
  • Bush: U.S. ready to drop all trade barriers
  • Customs delays implementation of wood packaging rules
  • TSA names former UPS exec as deputy administrator
  • BNSF testing 'green' locomotive for So. Cal.
  • Coffey leads Tacoma East Coast sales
  • Georgia ports aid Gulf workers
  • Sinotrans parent plans IPO: Report
  • Yellow Roadway plans stock buyback

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
  • Previous overbooking increasingly prompting re-lets, say brokers
    The charter market may be suffering from an overhang of over-estimation and over-booking, leading to the current lack of fixing activity, while re-lets are becoming more common.
  • Strike averted but 'bleak financial situation' sparks Toronto trucker talks
    A threatened work stoppage by truckers serving Toronto's intermodal terminals appears to have been averted, at least for the moment, following talks involving key stakeholders yesterday.
  • Fuel price prompts road-protests in Bangladesh
  • Russian government confirms Fesco foreign placement under discussion
  • Dachan Bay Phase I construction under way
  • China working on narrowing trade deficit with US
  • Hanjin, Cosco, K Line launch joint service
  • DBL to launch second Japan/China service
  • North Carolina State ports closed for Ophelia
  • Korea calls for co-operation with Singapore
  • Port of Tacoma fills East Coast rep role

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
  • McKay pleads not guilty
    US prosecutors are accusing the head of the American Maritime Officers (AMO) and three others of embezzlement, election rigging and fraud.
  • St Tropez sold off
    V.Ships takes a punt on gaming cruiseship at auction in US.
  • Torm to bank Katrina profit
    Freight rate surge after US storm to add $25m to Danish tanker owner's 2005 pre-tax figure.
  • USCG resumes HQ
    The US Coast Guard is re-establishing its New Orleans HQ while an Army Corps of Engineers maritime leader resumes normal duties.
  • Trio launch Middle East run
    Coscon, K Line and Hanjin to operate four ships from South China in October.
  • Shun Tak slips
    Revenues and profits dip for Hong Kong owner's fast ferries in first half.
  • Sick crew taken from bulker
    Doctor treats rest of crew for suspected food poisoning on V.Ships vessel off Scotland.
  • Farstad sells again
    Norwegian owner pockets another ship-sale gain in deal with Sartor Shipping.
  • Bourbon builds profit
    French bulker and offshore vessel owner targeting expansion as money rolls in.
  • Teekay adds half
    Aframax giant ups quarterly dividend by 51% following LNG Partners share offering.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
  • CP Ships adds Tacoma call to transpacific loop
  • Alliance partners start Asia/Middle East service
  • Torm upgrades profit expectations
  • International Shipholding sets up alternative offices
  • Alitalia posts $150 million first half net loss
  • Air cargo vet Palmer starts consulting firm
  • Delta resumes service to New Orleans
  • Abu Dhabi to withdraw shareholding in Gulf Air
  • KCS, TMM settle dispute with Mexican government
  • Power2Ship, ShipLogix sign referral partner pact
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI applications, revokes 4 licenses
  • Constitutionality of NAFTA dispute settlement system challenged
  • EU trade chief preaches unity for successful Doha Round
  • U.S. importers warned to comply with wood packaging treatments
  • Management Dynamics releases latest version of "Rate Explorer" software
  • Provia lands Blockbuster contract
  • Ports to receive $142 million for security from DHS
  • North Carolina ports shut down for Hurricane Ophelia
  • Port of Tacoma hires East Coast sales manager

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
  • Gratis Greek ferry in hurricane relief
    Greek Anek Lines has offered at no cost one of their ferries as a part of a Greek relief package ...
  • Traffic to New Orleans is picking up
    Commercial shipping began working the Port of New Orleans this week, two weeks after the devastation left by the Hurricane ...
  • Shtokman shortlist ready on Friday
    A short list of potential partners on the huge Shtokman natural gas field in the Barents Sea will be published ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005
  • Ophelia closes Carolina, Virginia ports
    Ports Wilmington and Norfolk close until further notice as hurricane threatens US East Coast.
  • DOE & API: US oil market still reeling from Katrina
    Oil prices rebound after stocks of crude and distillates drop, but reports show surprise recovery in gasoline inventories as Americans balk at high prices.
  • EU Directive looks to IMO for sampling guidelines
    The EU Marine Sulphur Directive requires sampling, analysis and inspection to ensure compliance with sulphur limits, but individual Members States are free to choose how.
  • Marine lubes worst hit by base oil price rises
    Heavy dependency on bright stock has meant that the marine lubricants industry has been hit hardest by recent rises in base oil prices.
  • Island Oil absorbs another bunkering company
    Greek bunker broker company joins Island Oil Hellas this week.
  • Rotterdam barge bids catching up with offers
  • Bunker surcharge to increase on Mid-East route
    Bunker surcharge for feeder lines operating vessels between Middle East and subcontinent will increase from tomorrow.
  • Cargo lines raise bunker surcharge
    Trans-Atlantic cargo lines has announced an increase in bunker surcharges for shipments to and from the US.

›››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
››› 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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