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BRIEFS
April 21, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Deal to raise benchmark pay for seamen by 10%
    A powerful global transport workers' union has managed to raise the benchmark pay for ocean-going seamen by 10 per cent and placed the flags of three new registries under its watchful eyes, labelling them flags of convenience .
  • Fuel oil market: Dubai won't threaten S'pore lead, say analysts
    DUBAI will complement, and perhaps challenge, but not threaten Singapore's position as the premier Asian oil trading hub, say oil traders.
  • Great Eastern to buy 13 new ships
    GREAT Eastern Shipping Co, India's second-biggest shipping carrier, said it will spend US$300 million to buy 13 new ships in the next two years.
  • China Shipping's Q1 profit doubles
  • Cosco hopes to raise US$1.5b from listing of shipping arm
  • Key Australian coal port ordered to cut terminal charges by 17%
  • Japanese yards get export orders for 33 vessels

Sched Netweb site
  • PSA China terminals performance improves in 2004
  • CPR embarks on capacity expansion in W Canada
  • Rotterdam throughput up in first quarter
  • Norasia to launch AME service
  • Hamburg keen to invest in Indian ports
  • Australia needs to step up maritime security, report says
  • US, India sign open skies accord
  • Dragonair sees rebound in March throughput
  • CX to add new flights to Frankfurt and Denpasar
  • Northwest Airlines acquires US$148m in financing

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Norasia to launch AME service
  • 13 African countries keen on importing Indian drugs
  • Textile exports to US up by 25 pc in Jan-Feb.
  • KPT to open final bids for box terminal project this week
  • Fast Forward Cargo International skilfully transports 140-tonne transformer
  • IIP grows by 8.1 pc during April-Feb. 2004-05
  • Cenvat credit rules on LPG inputs modified
  • Services exporters to get tax rebates
  • Assocham lists 9 areas for JVs with Pakistan
  • Plea to upgrade highways in AP
  • Increased border trade hinges on infrastructure build-up'Fieo
  • Remove anti-dumping duty on caustic soda, urge paper makers
  • Govt may apply brakes on raw sugar imports soon
  • IMC submits memo to PM, FM on 'disturbing' Budget proposals
  • Fringe Benefit Tax rules may be slightly eased
  • Justice R.K. Abichandani takes over as CESTAT President
  • Illinois trade mission at IMC on April 25

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 20, 2005
  • FAL supports Dubai exchange, confirms fleet renewal
    UAE company FAL Oil Company Limited has offered a glimpse of its take on recent developments for the Fujairah bunker market and for the company.
  • Guangdong: First quarter fuel oil imports surge
    Dollar value of Guangdong fuel oil imports surges in Q1 amid higher imports and surging crude prices.
  • Vopak takes next step towards Algeciras bunkering terminal
    The decision to move forward with the project follows positive market response from potential users of the terminal, Vopak spokesman told Bunkerworld.
  • DOE & API at a glance: This week's US inventory figure
  • Fujairah: Familiar face returns to Bominflot
  • Lubricants industry facing record costs for raw materials
    ENOC official eyes quality, best practice and marketing as key to overcoming consumer resistance to increased lubricants prices.
  • SEAaT positive about new EU sulphur directive
    The latest EU Directive means that the shipping industry has options to reduce shipping emissions in a variety of ways, and ship owners can choose the most cost effective method for their fleet and trading patterns, SEAaT said.
  • Saudi posted prices fall at all ports
  • US refinery problems drive up crude prices
    After a seven-week low, crude oil gained in prices after the market was hit with rumours that US refineries were facing technical and production problems.
  • Hong Kong: Repeated delays in cargo arrivals
    Hong Kong bunker traders have expressed their dissatisfaction with the perpetual delays in the dates of cargo arrivals, causing several enquiries to be held back.
  • PSA builds extra berths to meet high growth
    Singapore Terminal operator PSA installed extra berths and invested in new equipments to meet the continued strong growth at the port.
  • BP to invest $130m in clean fuels production
    BP to address impending regulations affecting off and onshore diesel emissions in United States with investment in new Distillate Hydrotreater unit.

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 20, 2005
  • ITF raises AB benchmark to US$1,550
  • Somali pirates hold ship and crew
  • Norasia launches Middle East service
  • New accounting rules "will affect shipowners"

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 20, 2005
  • Denmark asks India to return toxic ferry
  • Wartsila power for Bourbon Offshore AX104
  • ENSCO 64 jackup declared constructive total loss

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 20, 2005
  • Port of Everett sets standard for new North Marina project
  • Hanjin adding feeder service covering Arabian Sea region
  • Port of Portland updates Internet web site
  • New locomotives heading for Panama Canal assembly line
  • FMC receives briefing from national port group

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • States to debate Brussels' bid for single voice at IMO
    EUROPEAN transport ministers meeting this week are expected to discuss the controversial proposals from the European Commission which will lay down procedures designed to ensure that all 25 member nations speak with a single voice at the International Maritime Organization.
  • Denmark calls on India to send back asbestos-lagged ferry
    DENMARK'S environment ministry has called for the return of an asbestos-lagged ship which it said left the Danish port of Korsor under false pretences, writes Sandra Speares.
  • British-flagged ships given FoC label for first time
    ALMOST 90 British-flagged ships have been branded flag of convenience vessels, marking the first time seafarer unions have exercised such sanctions against a large chunk of a traditional shipping country's main register.
  • Sasebo invests in boosting ship output
    SASEBO Heavy Industries is spending ¥5bn ($48m) to upgrade facilities and increase the annual number of ships it can build, writes Sam Chambers in Hong Kong.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 20, 2005
  • Denmark alerts India to toxic ship
    DENMARK has alerted India about a 1954-built toxic ro-ro headed for the Alang ship-breaking yard in Gujarat
  • Maersk refutes union charges
    MAERSK has strongly denied union claims that it is guilty of "horrific" labour mistreatment in Central America
  • Chinese economy still overheated
    CHINA'S economy has continued to grow at a frenetic 9.5% despite efforts by the government to rein in investment
  • Hazira LNG begins operations
    SHELL'S Hazira LNG terminal will become operational tomorrow when the LNG carrier Gemmata offloads at the new 2.5M tonnes per annum terminal
  • New details on Navios deal
    INTERNATIONAL Shipping Enterprises has filed proxy documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission revealing new information on its take-over plans for Navios
  • EU approves Italian subsidies
    THE EU Commission has approved Italy's scheme to support the Sea Motorways project through subsidies that are not classed as state aids
  • Star dampens Dawn chorus
  • P&O Ned strengthens Brazil service
  • Brazilian ports creaking
  • Murmansk 'violating regulations'
  • Maritrans returns to US Northeast
  • Hong Kong shrugs off PSA surge
  • PSA completes RTG installation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 20, 2005
  • Go-ahead expected for CN box port
    Amid soaring profits, Canadian National sees green light for new B.C. container hub, 'no problem' for rail capacity at Vancouver (left).
  • Norasia AME links Asia and Europe
  • Former DHS'er Loy joins consultant
  • COAC sets meeting
  • OOIL revenue up 24.2%
  • China to grow 50%: DHL
  • New Waterways chairman
  • Boeing moves on freighter project
  • D.C. rail hazmat ban on hold

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 20, 2005
  • Asian and Australasian cargo drives OOCL's revenue growth
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) announced today that its unaudited Q1 revenues had increased by 24.2% to US$934.9million, with a 14.4% increase in volumes.
  • Increase in average charter period keeps market idling
  • Stark vision sees empties 'choke' Canadian ports
  • NZ company lands Aus box screening contract
  • Gijon takes aim at Bilbao with diversity plan
  • Norasia to launch Asia/Middle East Express in May
  • DCT Gdansk construction starting April-May
  • TCY to start Mexican operation in July
  • Space constraints put brake on Antwerp growth
  • Montreal Q1 volumes up
  • K Line ship resumes after Fremantle grounding
  • Hanjin offers free transportation for tsunami relief supplies

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 20, 2005
  • Manitowoc seals cement barge
    US shipbuilder adds to order backlog with deal for self-unloading unit from American Transport Leasing.
  • Freddie fixes first
    But boxship's hire rate and status of charterer both fall short of expectations.
  • Ship sales fuel $279m profit
    Teekay quarter otherwise trails 2004 result as company unveils new shares buyback programme.
  • ABS warns on unlimited liability
    Somerville hits out at "unwarranted" action over Prestige, flag states and criminalisation.
  • Grindrod empowers Gounden
    Black investment consortium led by Sivi Gounden takes 25% stake in South African group's tanker company.
  • ABS rides tanker wave
    US classification society captures 30% of VLCC orders, 38% of suezmaxes and 26% of LNG carriers.
  • Profits double at CSDC
    Hot wet and dry sectors help pump up results at the Hong Kong listed arm of China Shipping Group.
  • ISE lays out blueprint for Navios
    Navios vp Robert Shaw picked as Frangou's righthand man but ceo Anthony Whitworth says goodbye.
  • Norasia speeds up
    New nine-ship Europe to Asia box service misses out Med calls for faster transit times.
  • And Verona makes four
    Titan Petrochemicals confirms yet another VLCC purchase, using proceeds of bond issue.
  • Sasebo ups the stakes
    Multi-billion yen investment to boost capacity by 10% at Japanese shipbuilder.
  • Greek bulker nabbed again
    Canadian port state control inspectors detain Kif Mif for second time in four months.
  • Aurora set for UK return
    P&O cruise liner due back in Southampton after propulsion plant repairs in Germany.
  • Western Petro nails cash for ships
    Geneva-based trader signs new loan to fund $350m Korean newbuild programme.
  • Soundless joins TOP
    Evangelos Pistiolis' US tanker firm confirms delivery of the last in series of Latsis tanker trio.
  • Yard workers plead for help
    Ukraine's deputy prime minister asked to scrap Chernomorsky sell-off over redundancies and lack of investment.
  • MMM rights issue falls flat
    Investors show little interest in Malaysian shipowner's share issue leaving underwriters to carry the can.
  • Numbers up at OOCL
    Intra-Asia and Australasia trades lead the way as Hong Kong owner makes stellar start in first quarter.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 20, 2005
  • Koch: Carriers next in line for revised C-TPAT criteria
  • UNCITRAL's Working Group III resumes deliberations at UN
  • Norasia starts independent Asia/North Europe loop
  • Hapag-Lloyd cuts back North Europe/Mediterranean to fortnightly
  • Cargolux revenues pass $1 billion for first time
  • Air Canada to expand passenger and cargo services to China
  • Air Europa orders another three Boeing 737-800 airplanes
  • Continental Airlines to start daily Houston/Colombia non-stop flights
  • Lawmakers to tackle duration of highway spending bill, fuel surcharges
  • Inter-Jet buys A. Burghart Shipping assets
  • DHS lays groundwork for customs checkpoints in Canada
  • Johanns to speak at USMEF meeting
  • Panama Canal to get six more Mitsubishi "mules"
  • Port of Portland attracts multi-tenant DC
  • Waterways Council names Knoy chairman

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 20, 2005
  • Dangerous fire in Norwegian freighter
    A dangerous fire broke out in a small Norwegian freighter docked at Karmsund Maritime Services yesterday and the local fire ...
  • Dan Sten Olsson new chairman for Swedish Shipowners
    Shipowner Dan Sten Olsson was today elected as new chairman of the Swedish Shipowners' Associtation. He replaces Lennart Simonsson, MD ...
  • "Kempo" crew paid off
    The arrest of the Norwegian flag fishing vessel "Kempo" of 676 grt is lifted and the owner Peder Lyngstad will ...

›››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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