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February 21, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • M'sian Northport, Westport to merge?
    PLANS to merge two of Malaysia's best-run ports in the Klang Valley may create one of Asia's largest container terminals able to handle a total of over five million containers a year.
  • Panama okays canal fee hike despite industry opposition
    Despite widespread opposition from the shipping community, the Panama Canal Authority has announced that its proposed hike in transit fees - nearly 63 per cent by 2007 - has been approved by the Panamanian government.
  • Cargo ship breakdown blocks Suez Canal
    A Korean-registered cargo ship broke down in the Suez Canal at dawn on Saturday, blocking the passage of at least 40 ships, a canal official said.
  • LNG tanker fleet needs to expand 34%
  • Discovery of century-old ferry book supports 2-pilot rule
  • Shenzhen's Jan volumes surge 41% on rising trade

Sched Netweb site
  • China's development no threat to HK logistics industry, says Awards
  • TSA predicts further rate increases, no end to congestion problems for next two years
  • DPI to build, develop and run Indian port
  • Ports of Auckland to buy share in container depot
  • LA Port TEU throughput down slightly in January
  • HK air cargo soars in January
  • FedEx starts service to new Central Japan International Airport
  • 5 more years for joint Qantas/BA service
  • American to boost service to Brazil

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Conti-Lines to focus on Asia from new office in Mumbai
  • Mercator Lines may set up Singapore arm
  • Tricon Shipping & its German partner, Rohlig contribute to tsunami relief fund
  • Shipping Ministry formulates plan to provide equity support for non-Major Ports
  • Castor oil exports set to surge by 24 pc
  • GAIL signs pacts with Iranian, Bangla companies
  • Austria keen on better trade ties with India
  • CONCOR's ICD-Nagpur allowed to import unshredded metallic scrap
  • Railway freight terminals to be modernised
  • CONCOR presents interim dividend cheque of Rs 24.59 cr.
  • Ahlers India celebrates first anniversary
  • Govt considering enacting legislation to regulate textile sector
  • Exporters stage dharna
  • Exempt exports from VAT, urges CAPEXIL chief
  • Interactive meeting with American business women's team today

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2005
  • Peruvian market rocked by sales tax loophole
    Sales suffering as new law omits traders, brokers and other intermediaries from sales tax exemption.
  • Management changes at Total
  • Augusta avails held up by lack of cargo
  • Bunker market re-entry in Q2 will hit ADNOC exports
    Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) could re-enter the Fujairah bunker market as early as second quarter.
  • Qingdao: Blaze aboard fuel barge extinguished
    Oil operations resume after the blaze aboard a fuel barge was extinguished in the port of Long Kou.
  • Cape Town MGO hiatus sends demand elsewhere
    As recent refinery fire causes gas oil shortage for Cape Town, increased demand has been noted off-shore, while traders advise of alternative supply locations.
  • Low value fuel oil forces Russia to reduce export duties
    Failure of European high sulphur fuel oil values to match high crude prices prompts government to stimulate buying with duty cut for 50 million tonnes a year export market.
  • Rotterdam stable ahead of Midday
  • US Defense extends German purchasing contracts
    US Defense bunker procurement arm extends its purchase contracts in Germany.
  • SEAaT launches new environmental solutions portal
  • Temporary oil price dip predicted before next OPEC meeting
    Crude prices could dip next month as gasoline stocks come into focus, but rise again if OPEC decides to cut output say market players.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tideworks Technology chosen for terminal operations management systems in Venezuela
  • Norway pushes HNS Convention
  • RAlpin grows and expands services
  • Unitpool teams up with Air Transat and National Aviation Services
  • Grandi Navi Veloci awarded Rina Fleet Comfort Class
  • Bellwinkel new Exel contract logistics director

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2005
  • CMB's record year
  • UK officers' union hits out at scapegoating
  • Lubmarine's new cylinder lube
  • Hamburg Sud restores service
  • Farstad's better year
  • USCG Commandant in IMO talks

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2005
  • American research ship faces Mexican prosecution
  • Environmentalists seek Newark Bay dredging delay
  • European Parliament takes tough stance on pollution

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2005
  • New container pricing system approved by Panama Canal board
  • Rail freight numbers see gains during week
  • Port of Olympia schedules 9th BoatSwap & Chowder Challenge
  • Carriers form partnership to service Asia/LA
  • Rostami named president of FESCO Agencies North America

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Brokers see red over China iron ore move
    BEIJING is instituting creeping regulation of iron ore imports, the single greatest driver of the booming capesize market.
  • Clubs miss target on premium rises
    MOST of the protection and indemnity clubs seeking premium rises are likely to have fallen below target, according to evidence gathered just ahead of yesterday's renewal deadline.
  • Bureau Veritas sees benefit of Restis dry bulk deal
    FRENCH classification society Bureau Veritas has been chosen by Restis Group fleet manager Enterprises Shipping & Trading to class all 32 bulk carriers the Greek shipowner recently purchased from Malaysia International Shipping Corp.
  • SembCorp plumps up cash buffer for Solitaire payout
    SINGAPORE shipyard owner SembCorp Industries has taken a further S$215m (US$131m) provision for the long-running legal battle over the termination of the conversion of pipelaying vessel Solitaire a decade ago.
  • SeaFrance newcomer nears delivery
    SeaFrance's newbuilding ferry SeaFrance Berlioz is pictured at Chantiers de l'Atlantique.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2005
  • CSAV opens agency in India
    COMPANIA Sur Americana de Vapores (CSAV) of Chile, the largest Latin American shipping line, has established an agency in India with 11 offices
  • Owners support Transchart
    THE Indian National Shipowners' Association has expressed concerns over the proposed dilution of the role of Transchart, the chartering arm of shipping ministry
  • Mississippi-Cuba trade pact renewal
    US PORTS from Texas to Virginia are vying for existing and future trade with Cuba as the state of Mississippi re-staked its claim this week to be a major player in that trade
  • Shipyard strikers attack police
    SPANISH workers from private shipyard Naval Gijon in northern Spain yesterday launched fireworks at police during protests over new redundancy measures at the yard
  • Dinosaur research to be fined
  • Andamans passenger service resumed
  • Kyoto to boost Brazilian exports
  • Deltaport forced to cut box imports
  • Shippers threaten to quit Marseilles
  • China to slow iron ore imports
  • Wallem opens Indian training centre
  • China, HK box surge continues

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2005
  • Watchdog hits port security grants
    Report by Homeland Security says program lacked clear priorities that hampered efforts to allocate money where it would best serve needs.
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyes Halifax potential
  • China revives port upgrades
  • More air freight heading to ground: Report
  • Cargo helps flat Air France-KLM profit
  • Court blocks Chennai strike
  • S. Korea sets subsidies, aims for Japan FTA
  • FedEx starts new Japan flights
  • CaroTrans in UK partnership
  • Nasdaq move for World Air

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2005
  • Carriers to ration imports to Vancouver
    Most carriers at Vancouver's heavily-congested Deltaport have agreed to cut Asian import-cargo by 25% a week over four weeks from February 28, in an attempt to eliminate the persistent backlog.
  • Clouded Hong Kong sunrise for PSA in Year of the Rooster?
    PSA International's (PSAI) latest Hong Kong bid has been surrounded by conflicting reports over whether one or both of the deals with NWS Holdings can be challenged.
  • US import limits slow down export growth of Chinese textiles
  • Hamburg pumps an extra '262m in port expansion through 2009
  • Steady Auckland expands in container logistics
  • Kandla Port box-terminal privatisation next month
  • New ICF link from Germany to Austro-Hungarian border
  • Freight rates for SE Asian services likely to rise twice
  • Australian rail wants its investment share
  • Hanjin Shipping sets up logistics joint venture in Vietnam

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2005
  • Analyst chides Teekay
    MorganStanley cuts 2005 earnings projections, challenges tanker giant to pay out big dividend.
  • Upstart leads the pack
    Investors react to Top Tankers' strong earnings as most tanker peers finish week on the up.
  • Arisons continue sell down
    Family trusts earmark another 2% of Carnival Corp for sale.
  • Top future for NYK ship
    US listed tanker owner linked to $38m deal to acquire Japanese MR products carrier.
  • Top Tankers tops estimates
    Pistiolis says Greek company may explore dry-sector options in 2005 after strong tanker results in 4Q.
  • ACM to open in Singapore
    London broker makes first move overseas to support and expand derivatives operations.
  • Oil fine for Norbulk
    Scottish shipping group ordered to pay $35,000 over pollution offence.
  • Trasmed beefs up Algerian service
    Spanish ferry owner to run six weekly trips to Oran in March.
  • Graig firms Vietnam options
    Welsh boyos confirm seven more handymaxes from Vinashin, at a reported cost of $27m each.
  • Tsakos zips pocket
    Greek owner calls time on claims after tanker pollution costs pass $100m mark.
  • Volgotanker opposes stake sale
    Tax demand reducing value of government-held 20% in Russian tanker owner, it argues.
  • Inui bulks up profits
    Japanese bulker owner posts healthy nine-month earnings, and Tamai and Meiji also in black.
  • Precious trebles profit
    Tramp shipping proves lucrative for expanding Bangkok bulker owner.
  • Lines rev up expansion plans
    Japan's K Line and Mitsui OSK further revise bold growth strategies.
  • CMB's profits return
    Strong bulker markets, ship sales and Euronav spin-off bring back the good times for Belgian group.
  • Freedom cost $500,000
    The price paid to secure the release of kidnapped Kahraman Sadikoglu is revealed.
  • Baltic eyes LNG business
    St Petersburg shipyard wants a piece of lucrative Gazprom action.
  • Ferry crash injures 97
    High injury toll after catamaran collides with general cargo vessel in fog bound Hong Kong harbour.
  • Namura slashes forecast
    Japanese yard's losses in first three quarters prompt quick rethink of likely full-year result.
  • Rankin set to rake it in
    NOL board director looking at paper profit of $75,000 less than four months after starting new job.
  • Profits soar at Austal
    Interim profits up seven-fold due to high levels of production activity at Aussie fast ferry specialist.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2005
  • Australia/U.S. carriers return to Los Angeles
  • Coast Guard's commandant talks security with IMO secretary-general
  • CMA CGM alters Asia/Black Sea services
  • MOL appoints agents in Baltic States
  • World Air Holdings 4th quarter net income surges 830%
  • DHL plans East Coast distribution center in Allentown, Pa.
  • American to start second nonstop Dallas/Fort Worth to Sao Paulo flight
  • Double-digit intermodal growth for U.S. railroads
  • WCO group seeks comment on draft international security standards
  • TSA to lean on ITDS for domestic cargo data screening
  • Chertoff picks former DOJ associate as chief of staff
  • Hamburg to invest another $342 million in port expansion
  • Hong Kong container traffic up 8% in January
  • Coast Guard studies port access to protect North American right whale
  • Port of Tacoma to sell land for $4 million
  • Ports of Auckland buys stake in container depot company
  • Gulfport renews agreement with Cuba
  • Port of Lyttelton container volumes rise 8%

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2005
  • EU suggests oil price band of USD 30'35
    The EU has informally suggested to OPEC that they should adopt a new oil price band of USD 30'35 ...
  • EU gloomy on upcoming shipyard meeting
    The European Union, South Korea, Japan and China meet in Paris next week to try to agree on international trading ...
  • Third grounding in Danish waters in one week
    Last night another ship grounded in Danish waters. It was the Faroese-flagged "Tone", which was on its way to ...

›››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
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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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