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June 30, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NUS launches new centre for maritime studies
    REINFORCING Singapore's efforts to establish itself as an international maritime hub, the Centre for Maritime Studies was launched at the National University of Singapore yesterday.
  • Singapore classification society launched
    THE local maritime community now has its own home-grown classification society following the launch of SingClass International Pte Ltd yesterday.
  • Indon pirates plead guilty to hijacking Malaysian tanker
    TEN Indonesian pirates, caught after a botched attempt to hijack an oil tanker off northern Malaysia, have pleaded guilty to armed robbery and face up to 20 years in jail and whipping, officials said yesterday.
  • Suez Canal reports record daily income on increased traffic
  • Tankers told to avoid long wait off Iraq
  • Matson marks maiden voyage on new China route
  • Declining steel prices hit ship scrap rates

Sched Netweb site
  • HK exports surge 16.9 per cent in May
  • Xiamen-Taiwan direct shipments up slightly
  • MOL to open representative office in Chengdu
  • P&O completes debt refinancing
  • GPA's East River terminal throughput soars
  • John Boudreau appointed president of Safmarine
  • Stockbrokers laud Coscol
  • United reports operating loss of US$21m in May
  • Cargolux starts new service to Doha
  • Shenship flies 216 tonnes of oil well equipment from China to Norway
  • Volga-Dnepr to add two freighters to fleet

Exim Indiaweb site
  • John J. Boudreau appointed new President of Safmarine Inc.
  • EU backs India-Iran gas pipeline project
  • India to insist on bound rates for non-farm products in tariff reduction formula
  • Port users oppose IGTPL move to hike handling charges at RGCT
  • MoS berates Jaya for last-minute stalling tactics
  • Labour Commissioner tells Union to end MbPT transport workers strike
  • UPS launches 'Trade Direct' from Asia to Europe
  • Rlys may cut freight rates for steel, cement & pol
  • Transporters threaten indefinite strike
  • Bengal to set up AEZ for cashew
  • Customs duty rate may be cut by 5 pc
  • 2-year moratorium on sugar mills' debt mooted
  • Gujarat CM exudes optimism on GSPC gas find
  • Steps taken to protect industry from misuse of CECA with Singapore
  • Relax labour laws to attract investment, says WB report
  • JNPT chief to speak at IMC tomorrow
  • Direct taxes panel reconstituted

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 29, 2005
  • British Airways World Cargo appoints new general managers
  • MOL (China) opens Chengdu representative office
  • Air India introduces direct flights to London
  • GLS builds new depot in Berlin-Schönow
  • DHL investing in new German logistics centre

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 29, 2005
  • EC to pressure UK on IMO representation
  • P&O makes US$317m profit on PONL sale
  • "Good news" from St Lawrence Seaway
  • PSA bond issue

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 29, 2005
  • Maersk unit to acquire Norse Merchant Ferries
  • Consolidation at Crowley Maritime

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 29, 2005
  • Vancouver Port Authority boss calls for end to trucking dispute
  • Overnite sets meeting date for vote on merger with UPS
  • IMO plans to establish Bravery at Sea award
  • Canada, Mexico and US release partnership report
  • Customs adds Shenzhen to list of CSI member ports

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Norfolkline in talks to buy Norse Merchant
    AP Møller-Maersk's multimodal shortsea operator, Norfolkline, is in negotiations to buy Irish Sea specialist Norse Merchant Group.
  • New Singapore class society targets small vessels but thinks big
    Singapore launched its own classification society, SingClass, yesterday, targeting business from small vessels that trade locally but with grand ambitions.
  • P&O share disposal pulls plug on container shipping
    P&O will finally withdraw from container shipping today when it completes the sale of its 25% stake in Royal P&O Nedlloyd, writes Janet Porter.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 29, 2005
  • AP Møller secures 45% of P&O Ned
    TWO Danish banks have acquired the shares in Royal P&O Nedlloyd held by the P&O group, although AP Moller-Maersk has option agreements with the banks
  • Maersk agrees Indian cadet scheme
    AP MøLLER has entered into an agreement with the Academy of Maritime Education and Training in Chennai, India, to training 300 cadets a year
  • Anti-China calls surge in US
    AMERICAN protectionists targeting China have mobilised this week in the wake of the Chinese bid for Unocal, raising concerns over a potential trade war
  • Norfolkline to buy Norse Merchant
    NORFOLKLINE has signed a letter of intent to acquire Norse Merchant Ferries, which operates ferries on the Irish Sea
  • Demolition deals in spotlight
  • US energy policy closer
  • Mercosur funds transport links
  • Crowley Maritime restructures
  • Namura shareholder coup fails
  • Posco wants 400Mt of Indian ore
  • Bottiglieri fined for falsifying
  • Volga to move into boxships
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
  • Salvage of abandoned toxic cargo

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 29, 2005
  • Railroads bank on intermodal
    Railroad analysts say global economic shifts are positioning intermodal as the best option for future revenue growth for rail.
  • Nafta trade & security plan
  • Export ABCs: Foreign Trade Regs and compliance
  • Shooting in Vancouver truck strike
  • Transport ID card awaits rules
  • Maersk has 44% of P&O
  • Court reverses China curb decision
  • Seattle port project gets nod
  • Box upgrade for Sea Star
  • Kingston storage fees rising

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 29, 2005
  • Trucker dispute has immobilised 40% of Vancouver's usual volumes
    About 1,000 striking container-truckers affecting container-movements through Vancouver and Fraser Port box-terminals are still declining to resume negotiations with trucking companies, and there may be no progress until next week.
  • Regulatory approval worries prompt P&O's early share sale
    Concerns over possible delays caused by regulatory investigations into the acquisition of Royal P&O Nedlloyd (PONL) by AP Moeller-Maersk led to today's announcement of an early share sale by P&O Group.
  • Brokers study charter crossroads for signs of way forward
  • Chinese manufacturers exhaust textile quotas in a month
  • Le Havre port2000 agreement needed 'yesterday' or September, says stevedore
  • Bond issue will finance PSA's Singapore expansion
  • Jan Gelderland leaves ECT for HPH's bulk ambitions
  • Belem plots privatisation course
  • We're going broke, say Vancouver truck-drivers
  • SIPG floatation will not suffer muted Cosco IPO response
  • China ASEAN sets timetable for tariff cut
  • P&O Group severs links with liner shipping division
  • Container ship hits naval base in Bangladesh
  • Auckland volumes rise, and charges too

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 29, 2005
  • Norfolkline to buy Norse Merchant
    US investors reach agreement to sell Irish Sea operation to Maersk subsidiary.
  • Genmar rings Bell
    General Maritime bolsters chartering department with hire of veteran Peter Bell from Teekay to head commercial operations.
  • Namura challenge voted down
    Maverick investor Segura claims 30% support for higher dividend but fails to win required majority.
  • Danish seafarers cry foul
    Denmark has sold out its seafarers in Danish-German Scandlines, claim labour unions.
  • Three thumbs up for bulk
    Norway's DnB NOR Markets is taking another look at Jinhui, Golden Ocean and Camillo Eitzen.
  • Greek ferries still suffering
    Attica posts more losses in latest quarter, with volumes down on two out of three routes.
  • P&O takes the money
    UK group offloads Nedlloyd stake to AP Moller-Maersk for an early-sale discount.
  • Seatrans buys Turkish tanker
    Norwegian group emerges as buyer behind deal for ATS ship Burce S.
  • Kazmortransflot thinks bigger
    Kazakh national owner could be ready to order tankers of up to 60,000 dwt by end of 2005.
  • Crowley units 'stay separate'
    Consolidated Crowley Maritime subsidiaries 'will remain separate' as will labour arrangements.
  • Forth Tankers warns of scam
    UK tanker owner says investors should beware approach from questionable New York legal firm.
  • Egypt to offload agency stake
    A fifth of Canal Shipping Agencies to be sold in staggered share offering.
  • Hanjin company launches terminal
    Korean owner's ports affiliate has big ambitions for Pyeongtaek Container Terminal.
  • Cosco Holdings targets $1bn
    Lacklustre response and fears over a peaking global shipping cycle dent initial public offering.
  • Storm stopped in Cardiff
    Greek owned product carrier detained in Welsh port over safety and ISM related deficiencies.
  • PSA plans bond issue
    Singapore container terminal operator looks to raise SGD500m to pay debt and fund expansion.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 29, 2005
  • Maersk secures 44% of P&O Nedlloyd as P&O group severs maritime link
  • COSCO listing on Hong Kong stock exchange approved
  • Crowley restructures marine arms, revamps management
  • Boudreau named president of Safmarine Inc.
  • Crowley raises U.S./Puerto Rico bunker, intermodal surcharges
  • UAL Corp. posts $93 million net loss in May
  • Global air freight traffic declined in May
  • Two freight trains collide in Mississippi
  • Melton to become NETS vice chairman
  • Conference to focus on global customs partnerships
  • Compass Forwarding picks IES software
  • Appeals court reverses China safeguard injunction
  • North American governments see progress on preclearance system
  • Hamburg terminal receives five next-generation cranes
  • New Korean terminal opens in Pyungtaek
  • Port of Palm Beach wants extended Caribbean reach
  • Port of Miami planning Web translations in Mandarin
  • Hooykaas replaces Gelderland at ECT
  • Long Beach names Walter harbor commissioner

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 29, 2005
  • EMSA panel calls for additional tanker safety rules
    An expert panel has warned that fitting tankers with double hulls is not enouogh to prevent oil spills and that ...
  • Star Reefers buys six Polar class vessels
    Reefer owner/operator Star Reefers will invest a total of USD 117.3 million in six Polar class, 529,000 cu.ft., vessels ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 29, 2005
  • PDVSA targets equity share in Jamaica's Petrojam
    Proposed deal would see Venezuelan oil giant acquire a share of Kingston refinery and marketing arm for refined products, including heavy fuel oil, claim reports.
  • Sulphur price spread predicted to increase in US
    Conference speakers predict widening price differential, depending on cutter stocks and low-sulphur crude streams.
  • Huangpu: Fuel oil glut to persist in July
    Demand for imported fuel oil in southern China's Guangdong province is likely to remain low despite a summer energy shortage traders have said as high prices prompt buyers to opt for lower quality domestic product.
  • MPA: No further reports of MARPOL sulphur breaches
    Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore tells Bunkerworld that it is following up a recent report that some bunker samples from the port tested slightly above 4.5% sulphur, but would not indicate if it would lead to any further action from the authority.
  • Summer-break for Ventspils bunker supply
    Barge repair work means hiatus in bunker supply for much of the summer.
  • Pirates face jail after guilty plea
    A group of Indonesian pirates has pleaded guilty to gang robbery after a foiled attempt to hijack a Malaysian oil products tanker off Langkawi, Malaysia, earlier this month.
  • DOE & API at a glance: Latest US inventory figures
    Crude and oil product inventories rise as increased refinery runs are offset by jump in imports.
  • Report warns of complacency over double-hulls
    A report of High Level Experts commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has warned the shipping industry of complacency over pollution risks from double-hulled tankers.
  • Russian supplier continues expansion with barge orders
    Russian bunker supplier and barge operator awaits three barges as construction of new terminals continues.
  • Crude oil little changed after huge slump
    Crude oil prices in both New York and London were little changed this morning after both benchmarks slumped by over $2 in yesterday's trade.
  • Rotterdam: Congestion reduced but prompt still problematic
  • Singapore tanker detained by Malaysian authorities after spill
    A Singapore-owned tanker was suspected of causing the giant oil slick off Malaysia's south coast, while Malaysian officials said Singapore waters not affected.
  • Cosco undertakes conversion of oil tankers to double-hulls
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) Ltd, a unit of China's biggest shipping company, will be undertaking work to convert single-hulled oil tankers to double-hulls this year.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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