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BRIEFS
April 26, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Strong Asia box traffic boosts K&N profit 46%
    GLOBAL logistics company Kuehne & Nagel International, the world's largest sea-freight shipper, said first quarter profit rose 46 per cent on strong growth in container traffic out of Asia.
  • RCL takes 2nd boxship on charter from Rickmers
    THAI-listed container feeder carrier Regional Container Lines has taken delivery of a newbuild on long-term charter from Rickmers Reederei as it continues to add capacity in line with a major two-year expansion plan that will add a total of eight vessels.
  • ICTSI looking at opportunities in China, Africa
    BUOYED by the 'solid' growth of its subsidiaries in Poland and Brazil, the Philippines' largest port operator is eyeing opportunities in China and Africa as part of its offshore expansion this year.
  • Trouble-hit Aurora due to resume sailing after 10-week retrofit
  • Reefer trade generating cold hard cash

Sched Netweb site
  • Samudera, Evergreen to extend CSS service, offer CSI service
  • MOL Logistics subsidiary to open Guangzhou branch
  • LB, LA ports see mixed performance in March
  • TNT to introduce RFID tags throughout its divisions
  • K+N upbeat about prospects for 2005 following strong Q1 results
  • ICTSI sets sights on expanding terminal business
  • RCL receives 2nd chartered vessel from Rickmers
  • IATA head urges HK govt to put brakes on plan to privatise airport
  • China Eastern launches 8 international routes via Shanghai
  • Atlas Air appoints VP and controller

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Samudera Shipping launching new, dedicated containerised service (CSI) from May 11
  • Global tanker fleet operator Stolt-Nielsen synergises with GAC Singapore for better ship spares logistics
  • Shreyas Shipping posts impressive 389 pc rise in net profit
  • Dumping duty on hexamine from Iran recommended
  • Shell-Total combine announces opening of LNG terminal, port at Hazira
  • Single-day coal handling record set at Port Pipavav
  • Baalu unfolds plan for port development
  • CONCOR MD assures ex-im trade of improved services
  • CONCOR's ICD-Pithampur registers record revenue collection of Rs 27.34 cr. in 2004-05
  • Davies Turner excels with marathon performance...again!
  • Forex reserves up by $ 253 million to $ 1,41,457 million
  • Fieo hopeful of easy credit under RBI policy
  • Finance Ministry against threshold limit for fringe benefit tax
  • CII calls for better India-Japan cooperation
  • ...to hold interactive session on VAT on April 27
  • Plea to exempt exports from VAT
  • Importers upset at stamp duty levied on DOs

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Full house for IBC, Rotterdam bunker volumes grow
    This years International Bunker Conference is held in Rotterdam, where bunker volumes continued to rise in the first quarter of 2005.
  • US-funded study to quantify marine vessel pollutants
    A US university professor has received funding to develop tools to accurately calculate pollutants from marine vessels in a bid to understand their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
  • World's largest containership boasts low-emission engines
    The world's largest containership, which was named at a ceremony in Singapore on April 11, will have lower emissions than traditional containerships thanks to the deployment of state-of-the-art, environment-friendly technology, according to its owners.
  • Shipping emissions to increase despite new legislation
    Increased tonnage and global economic growth are likely to see increased ship emissions despite increasingly stringent legislation from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and European Union (EU).
  • Westport confident of continued growth after solid Q1
    Malaysia's Westport (Port Klang) is confident of handling three million TEUs this year following an impressive first quarter performance, its executive chairman said.
  • Malaysian police arrest bunker tanker pirates
    Malaysian marine police have arrested seven Indonesians suspected of committing acts of Piracy.
  • Selendang Ayu clean-up operations resumed
    Clean-up operations for the Selendang Ayu spill at Unalaska Island have resumed after being suspended in January due to bad weather conditions.
  • Saudi Arabia to boost crude export
    Saudi Arabia seeks to cool the high oil prices through boosting its crude exports to meet demand from both Western and Asian market.
  • Kuwait announces refinery capacity boost
    Kuwait, the oil-rich gulf state, has plans to build a 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery which will raise the country's fuel oil output significantly in the near-term.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Iata: 61st AGM and air transport summit
  • GLS Ireland enhances website
  • EU parliament delays introduction of digital tachograph
  • Hellmann relocates northern UK Hub
  • Romanian "green lanes" for TIR trucks cut border delays
  • BMI confirms start-up date of India service
  • Extensive DFDS expansion in Immingham
  • Exel: new management team in Spain

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Malaysian police arrest piracy suspects
  • More boxship orders for Aker Ostsee
  • Seacor/Seabulk merger closer
  • Golden Ocean charters out capesize bulker

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • HHI to build LPG trio for Latsis

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Port of Portland tenants set monthly record for bulks
  • Greenbrier making moves to settle with James Estate
  • Tall Ships tours added to Columbia River 'Harbor Splash' menu
  • Port of Tacoma adding 170 workers to longshore ranks
  • Hamburg Sud moving operations from New Jersey to New York

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • States oppose Brussels' plan to grab IMO power
    FIVE member states have spoken out against the European Commission's plan to grab power in the International Maritime Organization, Lloyd's List has learned.
  • Palacio's EC group boosts port state control co-operation
    GREATER co-operation between Europe's three separate port state control regimes has been kick-started by the European Commission's High Level Group, chaired by former transport commissioner Loyola de Palacio, writes Nigel Lowry in Athens.
  • CMM orders three LPG carriers from Hyundai Heavy
    GREEK based Consolidated Marine Management has placed a $280m order in South Korea for a trio of liquefied petroleum gas carriers, fuelling speculation that the market sector will have too many vessels due for delivery over the next three years.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Shipbreakers attack Greenpeace
    INDIAN shipbreakers have asked the government to investigate the 'malicious' campaigns against them by Greenpeace
  • Brokers oppose Maersk in India
    THE Freight Interest Forum in India today threatened to boycott shipping services operated by Maersk if it scouts for cargo directly and not through brokers
  • EU extends consortium agreements
    THE EU has renewed the exception granted to liner companies allowing them to enter into consortium agreements until 25 April 2010
  • EU granted illegal subsidises, rules WTO
    THE World Trade Organisation has concluded that EU shipyards have benefited from illegal state aid, reports Bloomberg
  • Kaliningrad bids for new oil port
    KALININGRAD, Russia's enclave on the Baltic Sea, intends to open a new, large-capacity oil terminal for tankers to load Russian crude, regional sources told Fairplay
  • Norden maps out future strategy
    DS NORDEN, the Danish shipping group, is consider further increases to its fleet on the back of continued strong freight markets
  • Japan may pull Russian oil funds
  • Boxship market reaches plateau
  • Toll ferry Arahura loses power
  • Foo to lead NOL transformation
  • Slick spreads after tanker damaged
  • ABG-Voltri win Kandla concession
  • Moby Rider freed after three days
  • Barberi: NY's Ryan pleads guilty
  • China urged to build tanker fleet
  • China plans more LNG terminals

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Portland TEUs crater in first quarter
    Pacific Northwest port sees TEUs plummet by 50 percent following departure of "K" Line, Hyundai late last year.
  • NOL's Foo to develop new businesses
  • TACA cool to LA-LB charge
  • FMC ends China probe
  • EU extends carrier anti-trust waiver
  • Canada ups Seaway security
  • Savi, Hutchison form RFID unit
  • Sea, air lift Kuehne & Nagel
  • Cochin containers up 9%
  • Japan supports Russia WTO bid
  • New logistics marketing firm formed

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Dachan Bay Phase I gets official green light
    Modern Terminals (MTL), which holds 65% stake in the first phase of Shenzhen's Dachan Bay, confirmed today that the project has got the green light from the central government.
  • Yangtze River navigation course to be improved
    China will spend RMB10 (US$1.21) billion in improving the navigable capacity on the Yangtze River over a 17-year period, said an official from the Chinese Ministry of Communications (MoC).
  • EU to launch probe into Chinese textile exports
  • European Trade Commissioner to visit ASEAN trading-partners
  • EC extends consortia exemption, but widens the exits
  • Busan's March volumes exceed 1m TEU
  • Groundbreaking ceremony launches works at Gamcheon logistics park
  • LA/Long Beach congestion surcharge-suspension continues
  • Columbia Shipmanagment orders seven boxships
  • Savannah to open expanded facility on time
  • Cedric Foo apopinted NOL group deputy president

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • TOP makes $19.1m
    Greek owner rides continued market strength to 69 cents per share in quarter, not including $6.8m in Essar late penalties.
  • Saetta spills off Colombia
    Economou panamax surrounded by booms off Cartagena after 'striking underwater object' while fully laden last week.
  • Norden share split fails
    Rival shipowners collide over proposal to make costly $605 stock more affordable.
  • Panama Canal bond offer
    Bizarre plan aims to deliver cheaper marine insurance by going green.
  • Strong start for Norden
    Mogens Hugo Jorgensen gets excited about best freight markets since Viking era.
  • Shipping cases rise
    Survey by London maritime law firm shows big jump in 2005 litigation.
  • Shift in power at Varna
    Bulgarian investment group takes control of shipbuilder's parent consortium Bulyard.
  • Owners eye Baltic link
    Latvia invites Tallink and Silja Line to run ships to Stockholm.
  • Big bucks for Fain
    Royal Caribbean chief picks up $3m despite hurricanes and high bunker costs causing choppy waters.
  • TEN sells oldies
    New York-listed Tsakos company offloads two mid-1980s tankers to Greek owner.
  • Dutch eye LNG terminal
    Gas company Gasunie and terminal operator Vopak announce tie up as they continue their investigations.
  • Winter inks box quartet order
    Aker Yards boosted by German owner's contract as it announces drop in first quarter profit.
  • Bulgarian owner builds profit
    State-owned Navibulgar produces better first quarter showing as revenue grows.
  • Crew injured in riot
    Police board P&O ferry in Northern Ireland after fighting between Rangers and Celtic football fans.
  • Coscol profit soars
    Chinese ro-ro and heavy lift operator sees first quarter earnings and revenue grow massively.
  • Johor pirates arrested
    Malaysians take seven men into custody suspected of ship attacks including that on the Kyosei Maru.
  • Latsis seals VLGC trio
    Hyundai Heavy Industries confirms orders from Greece's Consolidated Marine Management.
  • Profitability improves at GSI
    Improved cost management helps Chinese shipbuilder achieve better returns in first quarter.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • EC renews consortium antitrust exemption
  • WTO report criticizes EC shipbuilding subsidies
  • Coast Guard seeks improvements for coastal security
  • Canada sets budget priorities for maritime security
  • Foo returns to NOL after spell in government
  • aUnited reaches agreement to cancel pension plans
  • Canada to get aviation security checkup
  • Aqaba seeks ground handling, logistics companies for cargo operations
  • Delta appoints Leinbach chief information officer
  • Norfolk Southern notifies customers of track repairs
  • Marine Terminals Corp. appoints Eyler
  • DHS needs bigger budget, senators suggest
  • China jails Americans in DVD piracy case
  • Clinton urges point man for northern border security
  • Bonner visits C-TPAT training seminar
  • U.K. Freight Transport Association promotes Hookham, Agg
  • Carrier Transicold promotes Amyuni to president
  • Los Angeles port expands green shore-side power initiative
  • Port of G'teborg orders three super post-Panamax container cranes
  • Port of Portland exports record mineral bulks in March
  • Last Baltimore grain conveyor demolished
  • Port of Felixstowe orders 12 more rubber-tired gantry cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 25, 2005
  • Knutsen and NYK Line compete for Heyerdahl award
    Knutsen OAS Shipping and NYK Line are candidates for The Thor Heyerdahl International Maritime Environmental Award this year. An expert ...
  • Aker Ostsee secures another four boxships
    Reederei Gebr. Winger GmbH & Co. KG in Hamburg has ordered four Aker CS 1700 container vessels at Aker Ostsee for ...
  • Railway ferry arrived at the Alang beach
    The old Danish railway ferry "Kong Frederik IX" has now arrived at the beach of Alang in the Gujarat province ...

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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
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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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