testata inforMARE
Cerca
04 April 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
17:14 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
May 18, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China's car export plans hurt by shortage of carriers
    CHINA wants to become an auto exporting powerhouse, but even if overseas demand for Chinese-made cars soars, its ambitions could be constrained by a global shortage of car-carrying ships.
  • Asian freight rates dip to eight-month low
    ASIAN shipping rates for dry bulk cargoes have fallen to eight-month lows due to fading demand for spot vessels, with falls in prices for commodities including oil adding to the weaker sentiment, brokers said yesterday.
  • High-tech boost in fight against piracy
    SINGAPORE unveiled yesterday a fleet of remote-controlled vessels, which Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean said would give the city-state a high-tech boost in the battle against maritime piracy and terrorism.
  • CMA CGM refutes rumours of talks to buy CP Ships
  • KL probes deaths of 3 suspected stowaways
  • Shipbroker Braemar's profit soars 82%
  • Newcastle loads just 16 coal carriers as prices rise

Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese exports surge 32pc in April, fueling calls for revaluation of yuan
  • Cosco rated among top 10 domestic performers in China
  • Ambitious ANL looks to handle 1m TEU by 2009
  • Deeper navigational channel to open soon at Tianjin port
  • NOL announces new board appointments
  • HKIA throughput grows in April
  • Sichuan Airlines starts flying to Hong Kong
  • New Tiaca chairman lays out group's future direction
  • Menzies wins handling contract in Dominican Republic

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MoS allows SCI to disinvest 15 pc stake
  • Maersk India's e-commerce awareness programme draws active participation
  • New loading record set at Okha port
  • Rs 50-cr. ADB aid for development of Nagapattinam port
  • Tulsidas Khimji's air division awarded coveted ISO 9001:2000 certification
  • IA going in for dedicated freighter service
  • PM's core panel favours tariff body for dedicated rail freight corridor
  • Govt waves green flag to dedicated rail freight corridor
  • December may see int'l flights from Lohegaon
  • Carrying capacity of BoxN wagons on some routes increased
  • Toronto back on A-I map after almost 2 decades
  • Use e-mail and EDI facilities to avoid delays, Customs official tells ex-im trade
  • 20 lakh bales of cotton cleared for export
  • No service tax on outsourced processes in gems and jewellery sector
  • 8 core sector projects virtually shelved
  • PM calls for continuation of disinvestment process

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 17, 2005
  • Analysts predict further falls in crude price
    Bearish crude market may see further reassessment of bunker price levels amid talk of $45 barrel 'in a hurry'
  • Tight avails expected in Fujairah
    Shipowners fixing requirements before the next upswing in prices
  • Colonial to offer 1.5% low-sulphur fuel on USEC
    Supplier takes the initiative to offer new fuel and provide documentation and samples complying with MARPOL Annex VI
  • Chinese buyers seen returning for June fuel oil
    Demand for fuel oil into China is expected to pick up in June after months of lacklustre activity, as stocks run low and industry sources predict lower prices and improved supply.
  • US: More vessels held for pollution offences
    Two ships detained in Hawaii after US coastguard officials found unauthorised bypass pipes and invalid oil record books.
  • Off-spec fuels reported in New York
    Several heavy fuel oil samples from New York have tested off-spec for density in the past two weeks, while other quality parameters also drew attention in a bunker alert issued today.
  • Gas Turbine propulsion system approved in principle by Lloyds
    Lloyd's Register has issued an Approval in Principle of GE Energy's LM2500-based, gas turbine propulsion system for liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships.
  • Environment friendly lubricants promoted by EU Eco-label
    Companies selling lubricants in Europe can now apply for the EU Eco-label if their product has a low impact on the environment.
  • Prompt product still tight in Rotterdam
  • Marpol Annex VI: Fuels above 4.5% still occurring
    Fuel samples with a sulphur content above the 4.5% limit required under Marpol Annex VI have just been reported in Italy, a timely reminder that buyers need to specify compliance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulation as well as standard fuel quality parameters.
  • US: Oil spill funds in danger of total depletion by 2009
    The US oil spill compensation funds will be depleted by 2009, rendering it unable to carry out oil spill cleanups, according to reports by the US coastguard.
  • Bunkering case favours private supplier
    Sri Lanka Shipping Company, a private supplier in Colombo port, received a verdict in its favour on a long-standing bunkering row with Sri Lanka Port Authority and John Keells Holding.
  • Operators refuse security charge, want more transparency
    Shipping firms want new charges in Hong Kong and Shenzhen included in regular container handling levies

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 17, 2005
  • Royal P&O Nedlloyd confirms resignation of non-executive directors
  • MOL announces resignation from WTSA & CWTSA
  • British Airways World Cargo: revenues winging up
  • Rotterdam to build extra container terminal for inland and feeder vessels
  • BLG Logistics: 2004 profit surge

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 17, 2005
  • Large claims hit UK Club
  • Trailer Bridge reports Q1 boost
  • Bunker buyers "need to revise specs"
  • Lake Charles terminal to be "LNG workhorse"
  • Warning on use of electronic charts
  • ExxonMobil supplying gas oil at Istanbul

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Oil spill trust fund in danger of running out of cash
    THE Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, set up under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 as an insurance mechanism for cleaning up oil spills in US waters, is likely to be exhausted by fiscal year 2009 if present rates of depletion con- tinue unchecked, the US Coast Guard has warned.
  • Aries pitches for $276m Nasdaq listing
    ARIES Maritime Transport has joined the new names looking to entice mainstream investors in Wall Street by seeking to raise up to $276m in a Nasdaq initial public offering to start up an enterprise operating seven product carriers and five containerships.
  • Five-hurricane forecast makes insurers shudder
    ARLENE, Gert, Ophelia, Philippe and Wilma. These are the names that are beginning to send shivers down the spines of insurers and reinsurers who fear that a more active Atlantic Ocean hurricane season in 2005 will bring new multi-billion dollar bills.
  • Shell plans bulk terminal for Hazira
    THE Indian unit of Royal Dutch/Shell will spend $690m on building facilities to handle bulk cargo at Hazira port, Reuters reports .

Fairplayweb site
MAY 17, 2005
  • Seafarers 'in the firing line'
    SEAFARERS feel that they are "in the firing line ' with little support from ashore", said Philip Wake, chief executive of the Nautical Institute yesterday
  • IPOs at frantic pace
    IPO FEVER in New York continues to heat up, with four offerings unveiled in the past four working days
  • Shell expands at Hazira
    ROYAL Dutch/Shell today said it plans to invest Rs30Bn ($682M) in setting up a bulk cargo and container terminal at Hazira in India
  • Box boom drives GL growth
    GERMANISCHER Lloyd's results have been buoyed to new highs by heavy ordering activity in the container ship sector
  • Braemar predicts strong markets
    BRAEMAR Seascope, the UK-based shipbroker, revealed in its annual results today that turnover was up by 65% and net profits rose to £6.5M ($11.9M)
  • Greenpeace captain jailed
  • US oil spill fund running short
  • Wage law: foreign flag cruise only
  • US single-hull phase-out fear
  • Seyang sees sharp fall in profit
  • Ezra to sell five vessels
  • MISC profit doubles after sales

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 17, 2005
  • New air cargo security bill proposed
    Two amendments to authorization bill for Homeland Security would up inspections for cargo carried on passenger aircraft.
  • Portland TEUS plummet in March
  • Customs Update: Chinese textile safeguards
  • Senate approves highway bill
  • Miami port, truckers reach accord
  • FedEx' Smith: Fuel prices to fall
  • Dell, APL Logistics plan N.C. center
  • Container security top SC concern: Study
  • Shell plans India box terminal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 17, 2005
  • China fuel shortage sees refill quotas at filling stations
    Petrol filling stations in China's Guangdong Province started imposing quota limiting the amount of diesel truckers can refill each time, from May 1, due to fuel supply shortage in China.
  • Shipping majors show interest in second Chennai box terminal
    Global shipping and terminal majors have expressed interest in the project to build a second container terminal at Chennai, to compete with the terminal operated and managed by P&O Ports.
  • China calls for healthy Sino-US trade relations
  • Mediator intervenes in Canadian rail dispute
  • CP Ships reduces Atlantic capacity
  • MSC performs mid-May Baltic shuffle
  • Box terminal will boost Sharjah FTZ
  • SAFETEA could help fight port-congestion ' if progress weren't so congested
  • NYK's Ceres losses running at around US$25m a year
  • Tomasella to furnish Russian market from Kaliningrad factory
  • APL and Dell to build US logistics facility
  • Indian ministries agree on SCI share sale
  • Joint HK-Australia operation sees drugs bust
  • FESCO exercises third Szczecin ship order

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 17, 2005
  • TOP comeback
    Shares in TOP Tankers have rebounded impressively since word of money troubles surfaced last week.
  • TBS listing to enrich insiders
    IPO seeks to raise $68m for new ships but management could walk away with nearly as much.
  • Profits cut at Hanjin
    But yard outperforms larger competitors Samsung and Hyundai.
  • Samsung posts loss
    Though deficit for Korean builder lower than analysts feared.
  • State snares Gdynia shares
    Welcome investment for Polish yard as Industrial Development Agency increases stake to 12%.
  • Yard decline to continue
    Fitch Ratings agency expects weaker cash flows from European shipbuilders to add to consolidation pressure.
  • Q-Ship moves into VLGCs
    Four-ship order at Hyundai will triple company's owned gas fleet.
  • Exmar earmarks LNG newbuildings
    Belgian owner set to extend its LNG regasification vessel fleet with Daewoo duo.
  • Suezmaxes on the move
    Frontline sells on three single hull ships to Ocean Tankers while Papachristidis commits to two 1996-built double hull vessels.
  • Braemar reaches new high
    UK shipbroker posts best-ever profits in high-powered year for shipping.
  • Japanese detentions rise
    April port state control checks net 23 ships, including Seatrade and Oldendorff vessels.
  • Just Champion
    Expanding Norwegian tanker owner more than doubled net profit in 2004.
  • Murmansk asks for pay rise
    Russian owner wants more cash for piloting vessels using country's nuclear-powered ice-breaking fleet.
  • NOL exits Lorenzo
    Singapore national flag carrier offloads stake in listed Philippine shipowner to compatriot.
  • Jaya powers ahead
    Boom in offshore markets helps lift third quarter performance at Singapore shipowner and shipbuilder.
  • Car carrier caught polluting
    USCG finds oily-water separator discharge bypass fitted on K Line chartered African Highway.
  • Jump in Trailer Bridge profits
    Significant reductions in rental expense on vessels and equipment help US short-sea liner operator.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2005
  • Trailer Bridge's profits soar in first quarter
  • NYK takes Kritikos company to court
  • Coast Guard lifts vessel restrictions on James River
  • FedEx chairman gives economists lesson in economics
  • UPS plans to operate Overnite as subsidiary UPS plans to operate Overnite as subsidiary
  • Supreme Court allows direct buying wine from out-of-state vineyards
  • Study: Trade barriers hinder growth of U.S. logistics companies
  • Census to require Kimberley Process Certificate number for AES
  • Dell, APL sets up logistics center in North Carolina
  • Exel names Benki, McGurin to sea freight positions
  • Descartes hires two senior executives

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 17, 2005
  • More container newbuildings to Maersk
    A. P. Møller-Mærsk is again signing up for new container carriers. That brings the total A. P. Møller-Mærsk ...
  • More than 1.5 billion ferry passengers 2004
    1,336,631,628 passengers travelled with the world's ferries last year, according to statistics from ShipPax Information in Halmstad, Sweden. The ferries ...
  • Cruise industry passed dream level
    The Cruise industry has recovered from the effects of the terror attacks on 11 September 2001. Figures compiled by ShipPax ...

›››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%)
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail
VAT number: 03532950106
Press Reg.: nr 33/96 Genoa Court
Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio
No part may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher
Search on inforMARE Presentation
Feed RSS Advertising spaces

inforMARE in Pdf
Mobile