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July 20, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Global pirate attacks down 30% in first six months
    GLOBAL pirate attacks dropped 30 per cent in the first half of 2005 over last year with Indonesian waters again proving the most treacherous with violence and intimidation the hallmark of those attacks according to the International Maritime Bureau .
  • Transpacific container lines slap fuel surcharge
    TRANSPACIFIC container lines operating from Asia to the US will apply a new inland fuel surcharge in order to recoup what they say has been an ongoing wave of increasing surcharges by intermodal rail and truck operators.
  • Asia freight-rates drop on low demand
    ASIA's benchmark freight rates for commodities may fall further from current one-year lows through August, dampened by slow demand and a surplus of ships, brokers said yesterday.
  • HK's Modern Terminals to build berths in China
  • Trucking talks still stalled at Vancouver port

Sched Netweb site
  • Vancouver truck strike impasse continues
  • MOL to build new container terminal in US East Coast
  • Tianjin trade up 25pc year-on-year over first six months
  • Hamburg container traffic rises in H1
  • Famous Pacific Shipping to hold AGM in Qingdao
  • RFID implementation stalls due to lack of enthusiasm
  • Hamburg Sud puts six new ships into service
  • Boeing, China Cargo Airlines finalise freighter agreement
  • Shanghai Airlines launches flights to Shangri-La
  • Japan's newest airport begins drive to entice airlines
  • Fiata backs Tiaca's campaign for all-cargo liberalisation

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Zim Integrated Shipping Services takes full control of Arebee Star Maritime Agencies
  • Panama seeks India's help in training seafarers
  • Chennai to have new maritime complex
  • Proposed maritime policy will revolutionise infrastructure development-MoS Secretary
  • SCI to seek 26 pc share in JNPT's new terminal
  • Chinese test waters in India for sale of textile machinery
  • Iran opens door wider to foreign investment
  • Sethusamudram project to be completed within 2-year time-frame
  • Direct Chicago-Delhi non-stop flights likely from Nov. 15
  • CONCOR's ICD-Balasore now bustling with activity
  • Orange, banana AEZs to sprout in Maharashtra
  • About 50 textile firms plan to spend Rs 8,500 cr. on modernisation over 2 years
  • Assocham seeks increased investment in agriculture, infrastructure sectors
  • ... against diluting 'Rules of Origin'
  • Exports leap up by robust 19.5 pc in June

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 19, 2005
  • Deutsche Bahn names new chairman of supervisory board
  • Hamburg-Süd places orders for container vessels from Korea
  • Eva Airways defines "wet"
  • North America's longest cable suspension bridge opens in South Carolina
  • PWC Logistics to acquire Geologistics

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 19, 2005
  • Mitropoulos's "productive" Russian talks
  • More Aker box ship orders
  • STS guide
  • London Club's reserves US$100m

Marine Logweb site
JULY 19, 2005
  • DD(X) development at critical stage

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • MOL poised to give Jacksonville first link with Asia
    JAPANESE company MOL is poised to launch a direct container shipping service between Jacksonville and Asia, the Florida harbour's first such link to east Asia, write Rajesh Joshi and Sam Chambers.
  • CalMac at the forefront of Scottish islands ferry revamp
    FERRY services to the Scottish islands could be facing a period of dramatic change following two developments this week.
  • MSC hits back over Festival collapse allegations
    EXECUTIVES at Mediterranean Shipping Co, the Geneva cargo and cruise shipping group of Italian origin, have hit back hard against accusations surrounding the bankruptcy of rival cruise company Festival Cruises.
  • SeaFrance joins P&O in seeking Calais compensation
    FRENCH cross-Channel ferry operator SeaFrance is to join P&O Ferries in seeking compensation from the port of Calais for business lost as a result of the disruption caused by last February's accident on one of the port's loading ramps, writes Andrew Spurrier in Paris.
  • New IACS chairman to adhere to rules agenda
    THE effective implementation of the common structural rules for tankers and bulk carriers and the unlimited liabilities faced by class are issues that are high on the agenda for Robert Somerville, new chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies, writes Michael Grey.
  • Intertanko stands tall with Poseidon Challenge
    INTERTANKO managing director Peter Swift stands in front of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, near Athens, to focus attention upon the launch of the "Poseidon Challenge".

Fairplayweb site
JULY 19, 2005
  • CalMac back on Isles shortlist
    CALEDONIAN MacBrayne leads a shortlist of three companies bidding to run ferry services from the Scottish mainland to the Orkney and Shetland islands
  • Panama Canal 2006 closure schedule
    THE Panama Canal Authority has published its tentative schedule for lane outages in 2006
  • Typhoon hits Taiwan, China braces
    TYPHOON Haitang, the first of the season, hit Taiwan yesterday with winds of up to 184km/h killing two and injuring 60
  • Stolt-Nielsen sees improved results
    STOLT-Nielsen has forecast continued strong earnings from its parcel tanker sector, despite a recent softening of spot rates
  • Suez income soars to record high
    THE Suez Canal Authority says revenue from transit fees for 2004 reached $3.3Bn, up from $2.8Bn the previous year; an increase of 16%
  • Ghost ship contracts continue
    THE latest contract to break up two rusting hulls from the US James River fleet has been awarded to a local firm despite a ruling allowing more ghost ships to be sent to the UK.
  • Transpetro revives Rio trio
  • Emily nears Mexico's gulf coast
  • Stowaway captain walks free
  • Indonesian tragedy: 74 bodies found
  • Attempted robbery, Jamaica
  • Missing crew found dead
  • Financial scandal hits Omani Gas
  • Sethu Canal planned for 2008

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 19, 2005
  • Seattle expecting Vancouver diversions
    Grand Alliance, Hanjin Shipping set to divert containers bound for Canada port as strike by truckers cripples local deliveries.
  • FedEx Freight expands
  • China typhoon
  • Opinion: In Los Angeles, politics trumps port planning
  • West Coast peak yet to begin
  • Pilots pressure UPS
  • Higher revenue for truckers
  • FedEx, pilots hold 'facilitated' talks
  • Pacer gets Del Monte pact
  • Stolt net short of forecasts
  • Intermodal hub for Ohio

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 19, 2005
  • Asian carrier bids for Hamburg terminal stake
    COSCO has made a bid to acquire a minimum 25% stake in Hamburg's Tollerort Container Terminal (TCT), although the company would prefer a majority share.
  • PierPass 'encouraged' by shipper support
    Around 4,400 shippers have already signed up for the new offpeak PierPASS system being launched this Saturday at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
  • JN Port seeks extension of cabotage relaxation
  • Westport signs 15-year agreement with CMA CGM
  • JV company formally established for Dachan Phase I
  • COSCO feeder set to boost Koper volumes
  • HK textile manufacturers curb expectations of CEPA third phase
  • World Food Programme contract boxes up Vietnamese rice
  • China-Korea trade boosts Pyeongtaek Port 23%
  • Imports boost Dunkirk volume growth
  • Darwin joins on box x-ray frontline
  • Hanjin orders 20,100 containers

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 19, 2005
  • US barge line in $200m IPO
    Chapter 11 survivor American Commercial Lines and a major shareholder want $200m of public money.
  • Akbasoglu to build in China
    Turkish owner says it will cooperate with state shipowner to found new yard.
  • Up in Hyundai, stuck with Bergshav
    John Fredriksen has upped his stake in Hyundai Merchant Marine but may be stuck with a piece of Bergshav.
  • Secret deal for Aker
    Low profile German owner signs $78m contract for two containerships.
  • Settlements singe Stolt
    Stolt Nielsen reports a profitable quarter as rates head upwards but admits that antitrust claims have taken a bite.
  • Bourgas launches Smiltynes' second
    Bulgarian shipyard makes progress on another ferry for Lithuanian owner.
  • Fabricius buys BR Marine
    Danish owner snaps up compatriot's fleet of 20 technically managed tankers.
  • US snares suspected polluters
    Marmaras, Odfjell, Stolt and MSC among latest owners caught allegedly by-passing oily water separators.
  • Ezra issues new equity
    Marine services group hopes placement will bolster liquidity of stock.
  • Nikko Maru crewman arrested
    Chief mate detained on suspicion of professional negligence in collision with Kyokuyo Maru.
  • US yard sees more ghosts
    American shipbreaker wins latest James River contracts despite UK ruling.
  • Singapore box numbers up
    Lion Republic's port operators see double-digit growth in containers handled in first half of 2005.
  • MOL invests in Jaxport
    Japanese boxship line to spend $200m on new terminal at Jacksonville.
  • Bodies found inside ferry
    Navy divers account for 74 people who died in sinking of Indonesian ferry.
  • Jin An refloated
    Handymax bulker aground off Vishakhapatnam in India for nearly three weeks is finally pulled free.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 19, 2005
  • Report predicts 104% surge in 4,000-TEU+ ships
  • New Cagema service operating from Miami
  • NYK raises intra-Asia freight rates
  • FIATA jumps on air cargo liberalization bandwagon
  • Continental Airlines to start weekly New York/Costa Rica flights
  • Gulf Air to start Bahrain/Ireland flights
  • United Airlines names Ruch general manager for South Korea
  • UP spends $47.2 million on Iowa track improvements
  • CBP to soon issue C-TPAT criteria for carriers
  • U.S. delays decision affecting synthetic fabric imports from China
  • Canada increases border resources
  • S&P Ratings says freight transportation remains healthy
  • Savi Technology signs diverse regional pacts for RFID marketing
  • Transplace sells compliance services
  • MOL invests in new Jacksonville container terminal
  • Gravel barge refloated off the coast of Boston

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 19, 2005
  • US bunker markets continue bearish trend
    Good avails prompt suppliers to stay competitive in main US bunkering ports while watching crude prices and Asian markets.
  • Emily continues to cause disruption in the Gulf
    Mexican ports expecting a direct hit, but US Gulf unaffected as hurricane heads for landfall.
  • Pricing system under fire again after Singapore incident
    The pricing methodology of Platts, with benchmark oil and oil product assessments based on a short and frantic MOC trading window, has come in the firing line in Singapore after a reported dispute between Platts and the oil trading division of Noble Group.
  • Lukoil refinery upgrade will lower fuel oil production
    Lukoil announced today that the company plans to upgrade its refinery in Nizhniy Novgorod in a a move which will see the facility increase its output of light oil products, but reduce the amount of heavy products.
  • Traders: Singapore discounts to continue into August
    August arbitrage arrivals into East Asia are likely to keep the Singapore fuel oil market in deep discount into mid-August, according to traders in the republic.
  • MARPOL Annex VI: Two months on and problems remain
    Global fuel testing agency DNV Petroleum Services puts forward some interesting findings in an assessment of the progress of MARPOL Annex VI.
  • Study: Base oil pricing will become more competitive
    A consultancy study has predicted that global pricing patterns for lubricating base oils could change in the coming years - ultimately leading to a more competitive market.
  • MEPC: Study claims cutting ship emissions is 'cost-effective'
    A paper presented by Friends of the Earth International at the 53rd session of the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee claims that cutting air pollution from ships is more cost-effective than further reductions from land-based sources.
  • Rotterdam suppliers fully committed
  • Typhoon Haitang eases, bunkering resumes
    Taiwanese ports have resumed bunkering activities after being hit by a powerful typhoon yesterday.
  • Chief mate detained for negligence after collision
    The chief mate of chemical tanker Nikkomaru, which collided with an oil tanker off Japan last week, has been detained on suspicion of negligence.
  • Protesters call for stricter marine pollution rules
    Protesters representing the Bluewater Network yesterday protested at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters to call for stricter air pollution rules.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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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