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April 28, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New Malaysian coast guard to start patrolling in June
    MALAYSIA's new coast guard will hit the water in June, just as pirates in the region began staging increasingly daring attacks, including a hijacking and bungled million-dollar-cargo theft over the weekend.
  • M'sia warns private armed escorts
    ANY ship providing private armed escort services to merchant vessels in the pirate-infested Malacca Strait will be detained, a top Malaysian security official said in remarks published yesterday.
  • Canada port gets go-ahead for new C$530m terminal
    CANADA has given the go-ahead for a new C$530 million container terminal at its northern-most port city of Prince Rupert, as container terminals up and down the lengthy North American coastline literally burst at the seams with surging Asian imports.
  • Asian dry bulk rates dip to 3-month low

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA-CGM doubles profit in 2004
  • Sinotrans, Wan Hai to launch China-Taiwan services
  • Anti-terror measures pay cargo crime dividend, says TT Club
  • Mandelson reaffirms EU support for Asean
  • PHA commission delivers Bayport, environmental, real estate matters
  • MOL to expand Japan-Thailand service to 3rd loop
  • OOCL to establish office in Italy
  • DFDS Transport acquires Haring Aircargo
  • Saudi Arabian Airlines orders Embraers
  • QantasLink expands Canberra services
  • Hactl wins International Transport Award

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India & Montenegro to identify areas for maritime cooperation
  • Steering group formulating cruise tourism policy'Minister
  • Used Aframax tanker joins Mercator fleet
  • Ginger exports total 13,000 tonnes in 2004-05
  • US not to impose anti-dumping duty on Indian PET
  • Handicrafts exports register 25 pc growth in 2004-05
  • Seminar speakers suggest wider role for TAMP
  • Bombay Natural History Society seeks detailed studies on Sethusamudram project
  • Rail, road link sought to improve Chennai Port's performance
  • 10 pc capital subsidy scheme for textile processors may be notified by May
  • Maharashtra seeks Centre's nod to export 17.5 lakh bales of cotton
  • 12.5 pc VAT on sale of DEPB licences likely
  • Exim Bank makes Rs 258-cr. profit in 2004-05
  • Kamal Nath releases book in Hindi dealing with international business
  • Fieo to hold interactive meet with envoys of cis countries on Sat.
  • Draft accounting standards for companies ready
  • Workshop on ex-im financing on April 30
  • L. B. Singhal appointed ED of Services Export Promotion Council
  • Seminar on VAT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • New record highs on USEC, resupply dates uncertain
    Tight avails force prices up to record levels.
  • Russia: Shipyard bid could mean new terminal
    The auction of a stake in Russian shipyard Baltiyskiy Shipbuilding Plant could mean the construction of a new bunker terminal on the site.
  • Rotterdam market soft late morning
  • Hong Kong: Barge capacity insufficient for demand
    Good avails and strong demand reported in Hong Kong, but barge availability insufficient.
  • Reports: IBIA says too little research into low-sulphur fuels
    While most would agree that more research is needed on the economic and technical impacts of the use of low-sulphur fuels, experience will be the best test, reports said today.
  • BP net profit surges
    Net profit at BP surged 29% for the first quarter of this year, riding on soaring crude oil prices.
  • Hefty penalties on late delivery of tankers
    Failure to deliver five tankers on time costs an Indian shipping company $6.8 million in cash compensation.
  • Bunkerworld Americas team welcomes new member
    Bunkerworld has further strengthened its dedicated global news and price coverage with the addition of Guy Wilson-Roberts to its editorial team in Vancouver, Canada.
  • Vancouver: Two suppliers with barges in drydock
    Tight barge scheduling, with two barges out of action until at least the end of the week.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Hogan Transport selects Trip Alert from IDSC
  • Part privatisation of Bulgaria's inland shipping industry
  • Kuehne + Nagel reports good start to 2005
  • Single wagon transport Germany-Czech Republic: Brno terminal closed
  • JAL Cargo withdraws J Freight from WOW network
  • Conferences increasing IFP
  • Aer Lingus appoints new chief executive

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Crew assaulted in Iraq robbery
  • LPG ships boost Exmar
  • SSY pulls out of Singapore JV
  • TEN sells two handymaxes
  • MOL links with RCL and SITC in new service

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Study finds Port of Vancouver, BC economic engine for region
  • CBP set to enforce new rules for truckers
  • Car explosion in Iraq claims Coast Guard Auxiliarist
  • FMC putting end to Chinese shipping restrictions
  • MarAd releases latest cruise statistics

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • B&H targets Oslo listing to raise $110m for expansion
    B&H Ocean Carriers could raise up to $110m through a share issue as the American Stock Exchange-listed company plots further expansion of its fleet of product tankers and combination carriers.
  • Seatrade ousts United Reefers Pool founders in 15-ship buyout
    Seatrade Reefer Chartering has snapped up 15 ships in the United Reefers Pool in a surprise move which also sees the two original pool founders out of the reefer business, writes Helen Hill.
  • Industry group savages ISO over 'discredited' security standards
    IN AN unusual display of cross-industry unity, six leading shipowner and shipper associations have issued a withering critique of the International Standards Organisation technical committee's approach to crafting new standards for supply chain security, writes John McLaughlin in New York.
  • Genmar shields its US staff with 'change control' scheme
    GENERAL Maritime, the New York tanker specialist that has attracted the takeover attentions of John Fredriksen's Frontline, has taken steps to protect its employees in the event of a change of control of the company, writes Tony Gray.
  • Danish ferry scrapping scandal deepens
    DENMARK'S Kong Frederik IXdemolition scandal deepened yesterday with reports that two more aged Danish ferries were headed for the the scrap yards of India, writes Andrew Draper.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • India frames guidelines for pilotage
    THE Indian government has framed guidelines to ensure navigational safety and greater competency in pilotage services, in response to an acute shortage of pilots
  • Lloyd Triestino gets China license
    LLOYD Triestino, the Italian affiliate of Taiwan's Evergreen Group, has been granted a licence to open a fully fledged branch office in Mainland China's Shenzhen city
  • China to build new box terminal
    CHINA is planning to build a new deep-water terminal at Sandu Au in the south-eastern Fujian province to take in the biggest container ships
  • Tug mate facing criminal charges
    CRIMINAL charges were lodged yesterday against the first mate of the tug Evening Tide following the spill in April 2003 of 327 tonnes of oil in Buzzard's Bay in the US
  • Fluvia buys Vopak barges
    FLUVIA Holding has acquired all the shares in Vopak Vegoil Barging, Vopak Vegoil Barging Germany and Vopak Mineral Oil Barging Hamburg
  • Samudera, Evergreen extend link
    SAMUDERA Shipping and Evergreen will extend their joint China Shuttle Service, which links Shanghai and Hong Kong with South-East Asia, to the Indian Sub-continent
  • SCT calls on box importers to help
  • Coatings costs rise yet again
  • Samskip increases reefer facilities
  • Renewed interest in Murmansk
  • Feeder ship operators vulnerable
  • Bush-Chavez relations deteriorating
  • SNCM 'being brought to its knees'
  • Gas carrier released after 17 days
  • Top predicts strong market in 2006
  • Security breach feared at Pasir Gudang

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • NS earnings jump
    First-quarter net income increased 23 percent to $194 million from $158 million a year earlier.
  • MOL's Hayashi to retire
  • Shippers, carriers protest ISO process
  • NY-NJ port speeds up ExpressRail timetable
  • Court lifts injunction on China safeguard petitions
  • Port-security bill advances in California
  • PMA promotes Hennessey
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen to launch direct service to Mideast
  • Earnings surge at International Shipholding
  • Taiwan lifts ban on US apples

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Grand Alliance denies Europe port calls debate is stalling VTE deal
    A Grand Alliance source has denied that P&O Nedlloyd's (PONL) failure to conclude a deal with PSA Corp in Genoa is due to its inability to deliver on promises regarding Ceres Paragon.
  • EU urges self-restraint from Beijing over surging textile exports
    EC trade commissioner Peter Mandelson has urged China to adopt self-restraint to prevent any retaliatory actions taken by the EU countries against its low-priced textile exports.
  • Feeder drought to put squeeze on mainline operators and fuel charter market
  • CMA CGM eyes entry into South American cabotage market
  • Bonner gives details 'fast track' cargo security lanes
  • Yantian Port Group and ProLogis develop Yantian logistics park
  • MOL launches third loop to Japan-Thailand service
  • Kuala Lumpur may revive postponed rail upgrades
  • China and GCC FTA talks make positive start
  • Heung-A increases shares in overseas affiliates
  • Li Kelin first Shanghai Shipowners' Association president

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • DryShips profits bulk up
    Earnings leap on higher charter rates and better fleet utilisation.
  • Brostrom remains on the prowl
    Swedish tanker owner eyes more consolidation in products sector after announcing bigger first quarter profits.
  • $1.77!
    New York's General Maritime unveils first 'full-payout' dividend to shareholders while making $68.5m in first quarter.
  • Arlington underperforms
    Analyst lowers forecasts for Stena vehicle after first-quarter numbers disappoint.
  • Strait talking
    Malaysia forms new enforcement team to fight piracy and terrorism in the Malacca Straits.
  • Sale saves Concordia
    Profit from tanker disposal lifts first quarter result for Swedish owner.
  • MOL ups dividend
    Company revises annual payout after pledging to distribute 20% of earnings.
  • Srab turns it around
    Small Swedish tanker owner moves out of the red in first quarter.
  • Bergen Yards eyes Varna
    Norwegian yard group needs Black Sea shipbuilder for hull construction.
  • Belships battered by bulkers
    Freight rate decline chops Oslo-listed owner's first quarter earnings.
  • Concessions for SNCM
    Government suspends job cuts at French ferry owner after strike action.
  • MMM interims jump 50%
    But figures would have been better but for the off-hire of two ships in second quarter due to repairs.
  • SembCorp justifies share hike
    Marine group posts another rise in profits as share price continues to flourish.
  • U-Ming invests for success
    Taiwanese owner boosted by soaring investment returns and healthy bulker market in 2004.
  • TEN confirms ship sales
    Tsakos Energy Navigation expects to book profit of $8m on disposal of product tankers Pella and Dion.
  • Profits jump at Exmar
    LPG brings home the bacon for Belgian gas carrier owner as LNG continued to suffer lack of cargoes.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Asia/U.S. alternative route via Suez gains support
  • CMA CGM unveils growth plans, investments
  • Hayashi steps down as senior executive of MOL
  • Döhle Group buys Swan Container Line outright
  • CNF names Stotlar CEO, Williford leaves Menlo
  • Airbus "superjumbo" makes maiden test flight
  • Continental applies to start Houston/Buenos Aires flights
  • FMC reviews 7 OTI license applications
  • C.H. Robinson profits surge
  • TNT Logistics signs with AT&T for voice networking
  • AMA changes name, hires Dockman as head of transportation group
  • Port of Vancouver, B.C. moved C$43 billion worth of goods in 2004

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Broström reports profit boost
    The Göteborg-based tanker owner/operator Broström reports a SEK 136 million (EUR 14.9 million) after-tax profit for the ...
  • Two ex-Scandlines ferries to Alang
    Friday last week two ferries was sold from the Dubai-based Marwan Shipping & Trading to an Indian shipbreaker. That is ...
  • Samskip acquires cold stores
    Icelandic Samskip acquires seven cold stores companies from one of Europe's leading specialists in reefer logistics, Dutch Kloosterbroer Group. This ...

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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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